Journey of kenaf in Malaysia: a review
Kenaf is an industrial crop with high potential for cultivation in a tropical climate. It is a source of raw material for fiber-based industries and paper production. Considerable research has been conducted to explore its adaptability and utilization in Malaysia since 2000, under the supervision of...
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| author | Basri, Mohd Hadi Akbar Abdu, Arifin Junejo, Nasima Abdul Hamid, Hazandy Ahmed, Khalil |
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| description | Kenaf is an industrial crop with high potential for cultivation in a tropical climate. It is a source of raw material for fiber-based industries and paper production. Considerable research has been conducted to explore its adaptability and utilization in Malaysia since 2000, under the supervision of governmental and private organizations. A number of technologies and expertise among researchers have been developed to enhance kenaf production in Malaysia. However, international documentation of the research is limited, which is important for rectification to provide a comprehensive knowledge base for all tropical and subtropical countries. The main objective of this review is to provide an overview of the results of Malaysian research on kenaf. In addition, the past, present and likely future trends in kenaf research in Malaysia as a representative tropical region are summarized. |
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| spelling | upm-343022018-10-18T07:24:25Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/34302/ Journey of kenaf in Malaysia: a review Basri, Mohd Hadi Akbar Abdu, Arifin Junejo, Nasima Abdul Hamid, Hazandy Ahmed, Khalil Kenaf is an industrial crop with high potential for cultivation in a tropical climate. It is a source of raw material for fiber-based industries and paper production. Considerable research has been conducted to explore its adaptability and utilization in Malaysia since 2000, under the supervision of governmental and private organizations. A number of technologies and expertise among researchers have been developed to enhance kenaf production in Malaysia. However, international documentation of the research is limited, which is important for rectification to provide a comprehensive knowledge base for all tropical and subtropical countries. The main objective of this review is to provide an overview of the results of Malaysian research on kenaf. In addition, the past, present and likely future trends in kenaf research in Malaysia as a representative tropical region are summarized. Academic Journals 2014-06-15 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/34302/1/Journey%20of%20kenaf%20in%20Malaysia%20a%20review.pdf Basri, Mohd Hadi Akbar and Abdu, Arifin and Junejo, Nasima and Abdul Hamid, Hazandy and Ahmed, Khalil (2014) Journey of kenaf in Malaysia: a review. Scientific Research and Essays, 9 (11). art. no. B60A2D745210. pp. 458-470. ISSN 1992-2248 http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/SRE/article-abstract/B60A2D745210 10.5897/SRE12.471 |
| spellingShingle | Basri, Mohd Hadi Akbar Abdu, Arifin Junejo, Nasima Abdul Hamid, Hazandy Ahmed, Khalil Journey of kenaf in Malaysia: a review |
| title | Journey of kenaf in Malaysia: a review |
| title_full | Journey of kenaf in Malaysia: a review |
| title_fullStr | Journey of kenaf in Malaysia: a review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Journey of kenaf in Malaysia: a review |
| title_short | Journey of kenaf in Malaysia: a review |
| title_sort | journey of kenaf in malaysia: a review |
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