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Plant resources of South-East Asia Fibre plants
This volume deals with the plants of South-East Asia that are cultivated or collected from the wild as fibre plants. A broad definition of fibre plants has been applied, and they are considered to comprise: plants used for textiles, cordage and paper (including those used for toothbrushes, spones and cork); plants used for making baskets, mats and wickerwork (including brooms); and plants used for packing and thatching (including leaves used as platters, for garments and as sandpaper). This diverse group includes species producing the well-known plant fibres of international trade such as coton, jute and flax, of which the use dates back to early civilizations. The group also includes many lesser-known fibre plants, which are of regional or local importance only.rnThis volume covers 72 major species, including abaca, cantala, cotton, flax, jute, kapok, kenaf, ramie, roselle and sisal, treated in 45 papers. There are also 126 brief treatments of 129 species of minor importance. A Further 600 species, not primarily but secondarily used as fibre plants, are listed.
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