Fiber dimensions of Melocanna baccifera was examined to assess their suitability for pulp and paper production. Fifty mature culms of M. baccifera were obtained from Forest of Silchar, Cachar District of Assam, India. Samples taken from the top, middle and basal portions were thoroughly mixed and used in the study.
Fibre Morphology, Wood Anatomy, Melocanna baccifera, Fibre, Pulp and Paper
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Chaurasia, S.K., Singh, S.P. and Naithani, S., 2016. A Study on Fiber Characteristics of Melocanna baccifera (Roxb.) Kurz for the Suitability of Pulp and Paper Production. Indian Journal of Forestry, 39(1), pp.27-30. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2016-QH1DL3
Manuscript Published on 01 March 2016
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