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Kenaf—fiber-plant rival of jute

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In India and other parts of the Old World kenaf has long been of value in the manufacture of gunny cloth, cordage, fishing nets, floor matting and rug backing, and since 1941 investigations have been conducted toward its cultivation in the New World.

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The investigations involved in assembling this review were made possible by funds provided through the United States Interdepartmental Committee on Cultural and Scientific Cooperation.

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Crane, J.C. Kenaf—fiber-plant rival of jute . Econ Bot 1, 334 (1947). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02858581

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