Growth and development of kenaf, Hibiscus cannabinus L., with special reference to fiber content of the stems

In order to trace the development of fiber in kenaf stems, observations were made at the Cuban Agricultural Experiment Station with respect to the percentageof various component plant parts in addition to morphologial appearance of the plants. Data were collected periodically throughout the life cyc...

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Published inJournal - American Society of Agronomy Vol. 37; no. 5; pp. 352 - 359
Main Authors Crane, J.C, Acuna, J.B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1945
Subjects
crop yield
fiber content
growth curve
harvest date
height
Hibiscus cannabinus
plant characteristics
plant development
stems
water content
Cuba
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Summary:In order to trace the development of fiber in kenaf stems, observations were made at the Cuban Agricultural Experiment Station with respect to the percentageof various component plant parts in addition to morphologial appearance of the plants. Data were collected periodically throughout the life cycle of the plant and the results are expressed in tables and graphs. Developmental changes in the various characters from week to week, as well as their interrelationships, are discussed. The conclusion reached is that kenaf for fiber should be harvested during the flowering stage in order to obtain best results as far as yield and separation of the fiber from the stem is concerned.
ISSN:0095-9650
2690-9162