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Varietal Studies of Kenaf, Hibiscus cannabinus L., in South Florida 1
Author(s) -
Pate James B.,
Seale Charles C.,
Gangstad Edward O.
Publication year - 1954
Publication title -
agronomy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1435-0645
pISSN - 0002-1962
DOI - 10.2134/agronj1954.00021962004600020006x
Subject(s) - hibiscus , kenaf , division (mathematics) , crop , agriculture , horticulture , fiber , agronomy , biology , history , mathematics , chemistry , archaeology , arithmetic , organic chemistry
RiSEARCH on the experimental production of kenaf, Hibiscus cannabinus L., as a jute substitute for the manufacture of burlap, coarse fabrics and twines has been encouraged in the Western Hemisphere. Commercial production of kenaf for fiber in South Florida has been limited by disease and pest problems (12, 13), and by difficulties in large scale processing of the fiber (3, 4). Experimental results of the yield and fiber quality of four varieties of kenaf tested on two soil types in South Florida under satisfactory conditions of growth are presented in this paper.