Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.): A promising fiber crop with potential for genetic improvement utilizing both conventional and molecular approaches

• Main Authors: Al-Mamun, Md, Rafii, Mohd Y., Misran, Azizah, Berahim, Zulkarami, Ahmad, Zaiton, Hasan Khan, Md Mahmudul, Oladosu, Yusuff, Arolu, Fatai
• Format: Article
• Published: Taylor and Francis 2023
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/110202/; https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15440478.2022.2145410
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Kenaf is a fiber crop belonging to the genus Hibiscus (Malvaceae), and the potential of this plant, its multipurpose use, and its environmentally friendly cellulose have placed kenaf at the forefront of both commercial and sub-sistence farming. Due to inadequate agricultural practices, low productio...