Kenaf performance in northwestern Argentina

Abstract:

With increasing worldwide use of newsprint and wood products, the demand for nonwood fiber sources such as kenaf is expected to grow. Extensive studies were initiated to determine the potential for cultivation of kenaf in Argentina. Kenaf was grown at five locations in northwestern Argentina (Alberdi, Metan, Pichanal, Yuto I and Yuto II). Eight cultivars evaluated were Cubano, Everglades 41, Everglades 71, N 7, Tainung 1, Tainung 2, SF 45-9 and SF 192. Dry matter, long fiber, percent long fiber, stem diameter, number of stems per meter of row, and capsule production were measured. No significant differences were found for dry matter, long fiber and capsule yield among varieties at any of the test sites. At Pichanal, the percent long fiber was higher for Cubano (42.9%), than Tainung 2 (34.6%). Productivity in terms of dry matter and long fiber was greater at Yuto I, which had the highest rainfall and longest growing season than at the other locations. More seed capsules were produced at Yuto II than at the other sites. There were no differences in percent long fiber associated with location.

Año de publicación:

1996

Keywords:

• Hibiscus cannabinus
• Kenaf
• argentina
• Fiber

Fuente:

scopus