The fiber and pulp properties of kenaf varieties grown in Abra
Date
4-1982
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Major Course
Major in Agronomy
College
College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)
Adviser/Committee Chair
Raymond F. Bader
Co-adviser
Gregorio Begonia
Committee Member
Jose E. Hernandez
Abstract
The fiber and pulp properties of three kenaf varieties grown in marginal land were compared with those grown in agricultural land. The tensile strength for the fibers located on the top, middle and bottom portions of the stalk were also tested.
Result showed that differences in the variety and fiber position in the stalk had significant effects of tensile strength of the fiber. Varieties grown in marginal land had higher tensile strength than those grown in agricultural land. However, varieties grown in agricultural land had higher pulp yield.
The physical properties of the kenaf pulp was comparable with that of the Philippine hardwoods. Based on hardwood specifications. all varieties grown in agricultural land had strong pulp. Six varieties grown in the marginal land had strong pulps while one had moderately strong.
All varieties were found to be good for writing paper. Two varieties grown in marginal land, and three other varieties grown in agricultural land were good for bond paper. Two varieties grown in the marginal land, and four varieties grown in agricultural land were good onionskin.
Further studies should be conducted on the economic aspect of growing kenaf for pulp in the Philippines. The feasibility of producing pulp from other sources should be taken into consideration.
Language
English
Location
UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)
Call Number
LG 993.5 1982 A42 L36
Recommended Citation
Lamanilao, Joel D., "The fiber and pulp properties of kenaf varieties grown in Abra" (1982). Undergraduate Theses. 7864.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/etd-undergrad/7864
Document Type
Thesis