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

Document Type

Thesis

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