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Efficiency of an Industrially Important Crop Hibiscus cannabinus for Phytoremediation and Bioenergy Production

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The present chapter discusses the geographical distribution of Hibiscus cannabinus and its versat ile applications. It is an annual, short-day, low input requirement, high biomass-yielding non-food crop which is cultivated since 4000 BC in Africa. It belongs to family Malvaceae and section Furcaria. It is an important fibre crop which has numerous industrial applications. It is mainly cultivated for bast and core fibres which are used in making of ropes, twine, composites, bedding materials, absorbents, highly efficient paper, fabrics and building materials. It is also considered as a potent candidate for phytoremediation of heavy metals and oils. Seed oil can be used for treatment of various health disorders like cholesterol level, blood pressure, etc. Numerous studies have been conducted on H. cannabinus (kenaf) which proved that it is also a green alternative for the production of eco-friendly and reliable bioenergy. It also sequesters carbon dioxide which is considered as a greenhouse gas and thus contributes in reducing the consequences of global warming.

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Vishnoi, N., Singh, D.P. (2017). Efficiency of an Industrially Important Crop Hibiscus cannabinus for Phytoremediation and Bioenergy Production. In: Bauddh, K., Singh, B., Korstad, J. (eds) Phytoremediation Potential of Bioenergy Plants. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3084-0_9

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