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1. Influence of industrial processing parameters on the effective properties of long aligned European hemp fibres in composite materials

Author:
Xavier Gabrion; Gilles Koolen; Marie Grégoire; Salvatore Musio; Mahadev Bar; Debora Botturi; Giorgio Rondi; Emmanuel de Luycker; Stefano Amaducci; Pierre Ouagne; Aart Van Vuure; Vincent Placet
Source:
Composites 2022 v.157 pp. 106915
ISSN:
1359-835X
Subject:
fiber quality,   etc   ; economic sustainability; fabrics; flax; hemp;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... Hemp is a sustainable source of natural fibres that can contribute to meet the increasing demand for technical applications in the textile and the composite sectors. Continuous reinforcements can be produced using the existing flax machinery, initially developed for textile purposes. To achieve competitive and economically viable fibre yields and a fibre quality suitable for secondary processing a ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.compositesa.2022.106915

2. Semantic segmentation of in-field cotton bolls from the sky using deep convolutional neural networks

Author:
Naseeb Singh; V.K. Tewari; P.K. Biswas; L.K. Dhruw; C.M. Pareek; H. Dayananda Singh
Source:
Smart agricultural technology 2022 v.2 pp. 100045
ISSN:
2772-3755
Subject:
fiber quality,   etc   ; cotton; data collection; farm labor;     Show all 4 Subjects
Abstract:
... Manually picking of cotton bolls is a tedious, costly, and labor-intensive task, while harvesting using machines results in higher harvesting losses. By keeping selective picking in mind to maintain fiber quality, minimize harvesting losses, and tackle the shortage of farm labor in near future, cotton harvesting robots seem to be a better alternative in coming years in both developing and develope ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.atech.2022.100045

3. Substantiation of the Line for the Primary Processing of Industrial Hemp lnto Hemp of the Same Type Undirected

Author:
E. V. Novikov; I. N. Altukhova; A. V. Bezbabchenko
Source:
Selʹskohozâjstvennye mašiny i tehnologii 2022 v.16 no.2 pp. -
ISSN:
2618-6748
Subject:
fiber quality,   etc   ; autumn; flax; hemp; research and development; spring; weeds;     Show all 7 Subjects
Abstract:
... It was shown that there is a need for the research and development of domestic lines for processing two-season raw industrial hemp of autumn and spring harvesting. The lines need to be efficient, low-cost and produce fiber of various qualities.Research purpose The research aimed to substantiate the design of a low-cost line for the primary processing of technical hemp harvested in autumn and sprin ...
DOI:
10.22314/2073-7599-2022-16-2-43-49

4. Jute Fiber Gradation by Grey Fuzzy Logic Approach

Author:
Ashis Mitra
Source:
Journal of natural fibers 2022 v.19 no.7 pp. 2468-2478
ISSN:
1544-046X
Subject:
fiber quality,   etc   ; bulk density; color; fineness; fuzzy logic; jute; researchers;     Show all 7 Subjects
Abstract:
... Jute fiber has a great role in Indian economy. Since, jute fiber quality varies one place to another owing to various reasons, it becomes imperative to go for classification and gradation of jute fibers on the basis of which jute pricing is fixed. Traditionally, jute grading is done by ‘Hand & Eye’ method which is totally subjective. In modern BIS system, a more scientific approach is practised fo ...
DOI:
10.1080/15440478.2020.1818351

5. Comparison of the Effects of Chemical Topping Agent Sprayed by a UAV and a Boom Sprayer on Cotton Growth

Author:
Zechen Dou; Zhihao Fang; Xiaoqiang Han; Yapeng Liu; Li Duan; Muhammad Zeeshan; Muhammad Arshad
Source:
Agronomy 2022 v.12 no.7 pp. -
ISSN:
2073-4395
Subject:
fiber quality,   etc   ; agronomy; chlorides; cotton; field experimentation; mepiquat; pesticides; plant height; sprayers;     Show all 9 Subjects
Abstract:
... In order to improve the spraying efficiency of cotton chemical topping agents, a field experiment was conducted to compare the effects of 250 g·L⁻¹ mepiquat chloride aqueous solutions sprayed by a T30 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and a boom sprayer. The cotton agronomic parameters, pesticide utilization rate, yield, and fiber quality were determined. The results showed that the pesticide utilizat ...
DOI:
10.3390/agronomy12071625

6. Effect of Conditioning on Fiber Quality Characteristics (Afis) and Yarn Values of Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)

Author:
Cevher İlhan Cevheri; Mehmet Şahin
Source:
Journal of natural fibers 2022 v.19 no.9 pp. 3545-3557
ISSN:
1544-046X
Subject:
fiber quality,   etc   ; Gossypium hirsutum; lint cotton; raw materials; textile industry; yarn quality;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... Cotton fiber is the most important raw material of the textile industry. Agricultural activities, harvesting methods, storage, ginning, and spinning process are important in determining the quality and efficiency of cotton fiber. Cotton fiber, which is mostly used in yarn factories, should be subjected to conditioning process before spinning, and the moisture (%) content should be at the desired l ...
DOI:
10.1080/15440478.2021.1993473

7. COMMUNITY-BASED VICUÑA (Vicugna vicugna) SHEARING IN THE ARID PUNA OF ARGENTINA: BODY WEIGHT AND FIBER TRAITS OBTAINED DURING THE CHAKUS

Author:
D. Sacchero; J. Quiroga Roger; S. Romero; J. Maurino; E. Gonzalez
Source:
Small ruminant research 2022 pp. 106829
ISSN:
0921-4488
Subject:
fiber quality,   etc   ; adults; altitude; body weight; fabrics; fleece; research; staple (fibers); vicunas; Argentina;     Show all 10 Subjects
Abstract:
... In the Argentine Puna, innovation proposals for the production of vicuña fiber represent a strategic opportunity for local communities. However, the development of these proposals, essential for the addition of local value, is affected by the lack of information on the relationship between fiber quality and processing. Thus, this study aimed to characterize the variability in both the quantity and ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.smallrumres.2022.106829

8. The effect of agronomic management of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) on stem processing and fibre quality

Author:
Martina Leoni; Salvatore Musio; Michele Croci; Kailei Tang; Gian Maria Magagnini; Claire Thouminot; Jörg Müssig; Stefano Amaducci
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2022 v.188 pp. 115520
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
fiber quality,   etc   ; Cannabis sativa; agronomy; energy; fabrics; fineness; hemp; nitrogen; paper; plant density;     Show all 10 Subjects
Abstract:
... Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is a multi-purpose crop that finds applications in technical textile, paper, food, cosmetic and automotive industries. Due to the increasing demand for sustainable fibres, the hemp fibre sector is expected to grow in the future. However, overall information on the effect of agronomic practices on decortication efficiency and hemp fibre quality traits is very limited. This ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.115520

9. Overview of the Fiber Dynamics during Melt Blowing

Author:
Guangwu Sun; Wanli Han; Yudong Wang; Sanfa Xin; Jingru Yang; Fangdong Zou; Xinhou Wang; Changfa Xiao
Source:
Industrial & engineering chemistry process design and development 2022 v.61 no.2 pp. 1004-1021
ISSN:
1520-5045
Subject:
fiber quality,   etc   ; engineers; equations; evolution; melting; models; process design; processing chemistry; processing technology; webs;     Show all 10 Subjects
Abstract:
... Melt blowing (MB) is an industrial process used in producing microfibrous nonwoven materials. Over the past decades, a considerable amount of theoretical and experimental research has been conducted on the mechanisms of fiber dynamics during MB. Although some studies have been summarized by recently published review articles, the evolution of the theoretical equations and improvements in the exper ...
DOI:
10.1021/acs.iecr.1c03972

10. Deltapine 15 contributes to the genomic architecture of modern upland cotton cultivars [Erratum: October 2022, v.135(10); p.3677]

Author:
Yingfei Liu; Mian Faisal Nazir; Shoupu He; Hongge Li; Zhaoe Pan; Gaofei Sun; Panhong Dai; Liyuan Wang; Xiongming Du
Source:
Theoretical and applied genetics 2022 v.135 no.4 pp. 1401-1411
ISSN:
0040-5752
Subject:
fiber quality,   etc   ; Gossypium hirsutum; cultivars; genomics; haplotypes; phenotype; population structure; principal component analysis; yields; China;     Show all 10 Subjects
Abstract:
... Foundation parents play a critical role in the genetic constituents of the derived genotypes. Deltapine-15 (DLP-15), introduced to China in 1950, is one of the most commonly used parents for early breeding programs in China. However, the formation and inheritance patterns of genomic constituents have not been studied. Therefore, this study aimed at understanding and exploring the genomic architect ...
DOI:
10.1007/s00122-022-04042-x

11. Registration of ‘CA 4014’ and ‘CA 4015’ cotton cultivars

Author:
Andrea B. Maeda; Carol Kelly; Zane Cole Wyatt; Steve Hague; Valerie Morgan; Jane Dever
Source:
Journal of plant registrations 2022 v.16 no.2 pp. 205-211
ISSN:
1936-5209
Subject:
fiber quality,   etc   ; Gossypium hirsutum; consumer demand; cotton; cultivars; gene flow; leaves; markets; organic production; Texas;     Show all 10 Subjects
Abstract:
... Organic cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) production in the United States is steadily growing because of increased consumer demand, market premium prices, and regulatory shifts. As organic production expands in the United States, adventitious presence of genetically engineered (GE) traits caused by either pollen‐ or seed‐mediated gene flow from nonorganically grown sources of cotton raises concerns a ...
DOI:
10.1002/plr2.20216

12. The morphological and anatomical variability of the stems of an industrial hemp collection and the properties of its fibres

Author:
Prabha Amarasinghe; Camille Pierre; Mahta Moussavi; Addisie Geremew; Selamawit Woldesenbet; Aruna Weerasooriya
Source:
Heliyon 2022 v.8 no.4 pp. e09276
ISSN:
2405-8440
Subject:
fiber quality,   etc   ; Cannabis sativa; color; genetic variation; germplasm; hemp; herbaria; principal component analysis; tensile strength;     Show all 9 Subjects
Abstract:
... Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is identified as a leading fibre crop and there is increasing interest in C. sativa fibre due to its new range of industrial applications. However, the complexity of hemp germplasm resulted in insufficient information on the effect of genotypes on fibre quality and quantity. In this study, 16 fibre and non-fibre type hemp genotypes were evaluated to compare the ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09276

13. Internet of things: Cotton harvesting and processing

Author:
Robert G. Hardin; Edward M. Barnes; Christopher D. Delhom; John D. Wanjura; Jason K. Ward
Source:
Computers and electronics in agriculture 2022 v.202 pp. 107294
ISSN:
0168-1699
Subject:
fiber quality,   etc   ; Internet; USDA; agriculture; cotton industry; crop management; diagnostic techniques; electronics; fabrics; lint cotton;     Show all 10 Subjects
Abstract:
... Cotton requires multiple processing steps to convert the raw agricultural products into finished textiles. Genetic and environmental factors, crop management decisions, and processing practices interact to affect optimal end use, product quality, and process efficiency. Currently, only limited data sharing occurs between sectors of the cotton industry, primarily the official USDA classing data use ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.compag.2022.107294

14. Influence of the hydrodynamic degumming process on the quality of decorticated flax fibers

Author:
Małgorzata Zimniewska; Wanda Różańska; Anna Kicińska-Jakubowska; Jerzy Mańkowski; Marek Wiśniewski; Katarzyna Dziedziczak; Przemysław Baraniecki
Source:
Textile research journal 2022 v.92 no.17-18 pp. 3316-3336
ISSN:
1746-7748
Subject:
fiber quality,   etc   ; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; chemical composition; cotton; degumming; fabrics; flax; hydrodynamics; research; temperature; thermogravimetry;     Show all 11 Subjects
Abstract:
... The study explored the impact of the hydrodynamic degumming process applied for decorticated monomorphic flax on fiber quality. The experiment was designed as the first stage of research leading to the development of a method for decorticated flax fiber elementarization and cottonization; in particular, effectively dividing the fiber bundles to ensure low linear density and reducing impurities in ...
DOI:
10.1177/00405175211056982

15. Kenaf (Hibiscus Cannabinus L.) Breeding

Author:
Muhammad Zohaib Afzal; Aminu Kurawa Ibrahim; Yi Xu; Sylvain Niyitanga; Yi Li; Dongxu Li; Xin Yang; Liwu Zhang
Source:
Journal of natural fibers 2022 v.19 no.11 pp. 4063-4081
ISSN:
1544-046X
Subject:
fiber quality,   etc   ; CRISPR-Cas systems; Hibiscus cannabinus; anthracnose; biotechnology; cultivars; diploidy; drought; gene editing; kenaf; marker-assisted selection;     Show all 11 Subjects
Abstract:
... Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) is an important bast fiber crop, and a source of fiber to many industries. This crop is diploid (2n = 2x = 36) in nature, and belongs to Malvaceae family. Kenaf breeding is directed to develop the new cultivars that are better in fiber production, fiber quality, resistant to anthracnose, photo-insensitivity, resistant to salt and drought stresses, and so on. This rev ...
DOI:
10.1080/15440478.2020.1852998

16. Optimization of seed rate and nutrient management levels can reduce lodging damage and improve yield, quality and energetics of subtropical flax

Author:
Prithwiraj Dey; B.S. Mahapatra; Biswajit Pramanick; Suhita Pyne; Pramit Pandit
Source:
Biomass and bioenergy 2022 v.157 pp. 106355
ISSN:
0961-9534
Subject:
fiber quality,   etc   ; bioenergy; biomass; center of gravity; energy; flax; humid zones; nitrogen; nutrient management; phosphates; plant height; potassium;     Show all 12 Subjects
Abstract:
... Subtropical flax crop often faces an acute problem of lodging owing to having medium to severe winds coupled with occasional rains during its maturity time. To address this problem an experiment was conducted with three different seed rates and six different nutrient managements for two consecutive years during 2019–20 and 2020–21 at Pantnagar. From this two-year study, it was observed that the hi ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biombioe.2022.106355

17. The DUF288 domain containing proteins GhSTLs participate in cotton fiber cellulose synthesis and impact on fiber elongation

Author:
Yanjun Guo; Feng Chen; Jingwen Luo; Mengfei Qiao; Wei Zeng; Juan Li; Wenliang Xu
Source:
Plant science 2022 v.316 pp. 111168
ISSN:
0168-9452
Subject:
fiber quality,   etc   ; Arabidopsis; Golgi apparatus; biosynthesis; cell walls; cellulose; flowering; lint cotton; luciferase; mutants; two hybrid system techniques;     Show all 11 Subjects
Abstract:
... Cotton is one of the most important economic crops in the world, with over 90 % cellulose in the mature fiber. However, the cellulose synthesis mechanism in cotton fibers is poorly understood. Here, we identified four DUF288 domain containing proteins, which we designated GhSTL1-4. These four GhSTL genes are highly expressed in 6 days post anthesis (dpa) and 20 dpa cotton fibers. They are localize ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.plantsci.2021.111168

18. Assessing Loss of Regulatory Divergence, Genome–Transcriptome Incongruence, and Preferential Expression Switching in Abaca × Banana Backcrosses

Author:
Nelzo C. Ereful; Antonio G. Lalusin; Antonio C. Laurena
Source:
Genes 2022 v.13 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2073-4425
Subject:
fiber quality,   etc   ; Abaca bunchy top virus; Musa balbisiana; Musa textilis; alleles; backcrossing; bananas; genomics; loss of heterozygosity; sequence analysis;     Show all 10 Subjects
Abstract:
... The Musa textilis var. Abuab has high fiber quality (FQ) but is susceptible to abaca bunchy top virus (AbBTV); the Musa balbisiana var. Pacol has low FQ but is resistant against AbBTV. Their backcrosses (BC₂ and BC₃) possess both desirable traits. Analysis using RNA-seq showed that the regulatory divergence of Abuab and Pacol is largely explained by cis differences with 27.4% and 22.3% if we are t ...
DOI:
10.3390/genes13081396

19. Genetic analysis of yield traits in Egyptian cotton crosses (Gossypium barbdense L.) under normal conditions

Author:
M. S. Abdel-Aty; A Youssef-Soad; W. M. B. Yehia; R. T. E. EL-Nawsany; H. M. K. Kotb; Gamal A. Ahmed; Mohamed E. Hasan; Ehab A. A. Salama; Sobhi F. Lamlom; Fouad H. Saleh; Adnan Noor Shah; Nader R. Abdelsalam
Source:
BMC plant biology 2022 v.22 no.1 pp. 462
ISSN:
1471-2229
Subject:
fiber quality,   etc   ; Gossypium; females; genes; genetic analysis; heterosis; high-yielding varieties; lint cotton; lint yield; plant biology; seed cotton;     Show all 11 Subjects
Abstract:
... To generate high-yielding cultivars with favorable fiber quality traits, cotton breeders can use information about combining ability and gene activity within a population to locate elite parents and potential F1 crosses. To this end, in the current study, twelve cotton parents (eight genotypes as female parents and four testers) and their F1 crosses obtained utilizing the linex tester mating desig ...
DOI:
10.1186/s12870-022-03839-8

20. Molecular mapping of CLCuD resistance introgressed from synthetic cotton polyploid in upland cotton

Author:
Suruchi Vij; Dharminder Pathak; Pankaj Rathore; Harish Kumar; P. S. Sekhon; Dharminder Bhatia; Parveen Chhuneja; Kuldeep Singh
Source:
Journal of genetics 2022 v.101 no.1 pp. 25
ISSN:
0022-1333
Subject:
fiber quality,   etc   ; Geminiviridae; Gossypium hirsutum; backcrossing; cotton; cultivars; genotyping by sequencing; introgression; leaf curling; polyploidy; resistance genes; India; Pakistan;     Show all 13 Subjects
Abstract:
... Cotton leaf curl disease (CLCuD), caused by a geminivirus complex, is the most serious disease of upland cotton in northwest India and Pakistan. It results in substantial losses in cotton yield and fibre quality. Due to continuous appearance of new viral strains, all the established CLCuD resistant stocks, extant and obsolete cultivars of upland cotton have become susceptible. Therefore, it became ...
DOI:
10.1007/s12041-022-01365-y