Md Al-Mamun*

Principal Scientific Officer, Breeding Division, Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI), Dhaka, Bangladesh

*Corresponding Author: Md Al-Mamun, Principal Scientific Officer, Breeding Division, Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Received: May 05, 2023; Published: August 21, 2023

Abstract

Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) is an herbaceous annual plant and an essential source of raw material for fiber and paper-based industries. Kenaf is classified within the Malvaceae family, where most of the chromosomes are bivalent, with only a few univalents and no trivalent or quadrivalent. Kenaf has approximately 120 names, including mesta, roselle, treal, ambary hemp, and rama, reflecting the fibrous species’ diversification and widespread use. Kenaf is considered a jute substitute and has received great attention due to its status as a multi-purpose fiber crop. Traditionally, kenaf is cultivated mainly for its fiber production.

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Citation

Citation: Md Al-Mamun. “Kenaf - A Promising Fiber Crop with a Brighter Tomorrow". Acta Scientific Agriculture 7.9 (2023): 53-54.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2023 Md Al-Mamun. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.