This episode covers sexual and asexual reproduction in agave plants. We explain the anatomy of its inflorescence, pollination, and genetic clones.

We cover the growth mechanisms of agave plants including CAM photosynthesis and discuss various morphologies of the leaves and spines.

This is the first episode of our three-part miniseries all about agave plants. Lorena and Sabrina cover agave taxonomy and nomenclature.

Lorena Terán Ibarra is the director of Copita Project for El Buho Mezcal where she leads the regenerative agriculture and educational programs.

Félix Hernandez Monterroza and his wife Adriana Correa are the co-founders of Agua del Sol. Fred Sanchez is the founder and managing partner of Bad Hombre Importing. We learn why they are committed to providing affordable traditional spirits to their communities and the important roles the maestr@s play within them.

Martha Garza Vázquez joins us to talk about Cuero Viejo Mezcal, seasonal bottlings, the diverse ecology of Nombre de Dios and the magic that surrounds the region.

Gabriela Badillo joins us to talk about her animated project 68 voices 68 hearts, an animated series of Mexican indigenous stories told in their native language.

We talk to Asis Cortes about the history of mezcal in Matatlan and his newest project, Mezcal Dixeebe.

Rion Toal joins us to discuss Maestros del Mezcal, promoting traditional mezcal and agaves of Oaxaca.

We discuss the story of La Luna mezcal, agaves of michoacan, building a modern vinata and much more.