Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Facultad de Ciencias Forestales, Carr. Nac. No. 85 Km. 45, Linares, Nuevo Leon (67 700), Mexico
*Corresponding Author Ratikanta Maiti e-mail: ratikanta.maiti@gmail.com
Online published on 30 June, 2018.
The present paper describes in brief the distribution, ecological conditions, morpho-anatomical characteristics and productivity of few leaf fibres specially Agave lecheguilla, Yucca carnerosana and few aspects of other species grown naturally in Northeast Mexico. The review also suggests sustainable use, conservation and propagation of these species and research needs on these species.
Agave, anatomy, ecology, extraction, fibres, morphology, productivity, Yucca
