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Validity of plant fiber length measurement : a review of fiber length measurement based on kenaf as a model

Informally Refereed

Abstract

The efficacy of fiber length measurement techniques such as digitizing, the Kajaani procedure, and NIH Image are compared in order to determine the optimal tool. Kenaf bast fibers, aspen, and red pine fibers were collected from different anatomical parts, and the fiber lengths were compared using various analytical tools. A statistical analysis on the validity of the fiber length measurements of each method was obtained. Using this analysis, a relationship was developed between fiber length, growth, and pulping conditions.

Keywords

Fibers, Kenaf, Length, Measurement, Methodology

Citation

Han, James S.; Mianowski, Theodore.; Lin, Yi-yu. 1999. Validity of plant fiber length measurement : a review of fiber length measurement based on kenaf as a model. [Kenaf properties, processing and products. Mississippi State, MS : Mississippi State University, Ag & Bio Engineering, 1999].:p. [149]-167.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/5759