Hibiscus cannabinus L. – Kenaf : A Review Paper

Autor: R. Ayadi, M. Hanana, R. Mzid, L. Hamrouni, M. l. Khouja, A. Salhi Hanachi
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Journal of Natural Fibers, Vol 14, Iss 4, Pp 466-484 (2017)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1544-0478
1544-046X
15440478
DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2016.1240639
Popis: Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) is a valuable fiber and medicinal plant from the Malvaceae family. It is an alternative crop that may be a feasible source of cellulose which is economically viable and ecologically friendly. This plant is cultivated for its fiber although its leaves and seeds have also been used in traditional medicine in India and Africa for the treatment of various disease conditions. Kenaf fibers are commonly used for paper pulp and cordage, but it is also a promising lignocellulosic feedstock for bioenergy production. The kenaf seed oil can be used for cooking and in different industrial applications. The present paper is an overview on its ethnobotanical and phytochemical properties reported in the literature that we have investigated and its great potential as a valuable multipurpose crop due to numerous uses.
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