Loading...
Science, engineering, and mathematics — biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, earth sciences, social sciences, and technology research. A curated gateway to academic and professional scientific resources.
57129 resources
Information on kenaf history, cultivations, resources This report describes an on-going adventure with a new crop called kenaf, Hibiscus cannabinus L, a new annual fiber crop with a range of product applications.
written by the Forest Friendly Paper Campaign, this site discusses on how kenaf is identified as the best non-wood paper alternative.
A good description of kenaf with graphics.
Section from the 1983 Handbook of Energy Crops covers the uses, folk medicine, chemistry, description, germplasm, distribution, ecology, cultivation, harvesting, yields and economics, and other aspects of kenaf and its production. Includes references.
Index of articles about kenaf and its cultivation.
Information from Wikipedia on Hibiscus cannibinus and the fiber obtained from it.
History of kenaf, its uses, growth habits, environmental requirements, cultural practices and the economics of the crop.
Information on research into uses for the residues from this crop after the fiber has been extracted for paper manufacture.