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Stem & Root Anatomy
... walled, elongate fiber cells which are called bast fibers. Bast fibers in stems of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum) are the source of linen textile fibers. Gymnosperms generally do not have vessels, so ... visible on the smooth cross section. The transverse surface of numerous lignified tracheids and fibers is actually harder than maple. Cutting board available from Totally Bamboo™ website: www. ...
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Plant Fibers
... Botany Search Plant Fibers Fibers For Paper, Cordage & Textiles ***All Images & Illustrations Copyright Protected*** More Photos Of Plants Used For Fibers More Photos Of Plants With Bast Fibers See Article About ... In Coconut Fruit Bast Fibers From The Bark Of Stems Bast fibers are groups of long, thick-walled fiber cells usually occurring in the phloem parenchyma of stems. Bast fibers (and sometimes ...
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Potting Mixes for Certified Organic Production
... can be used in growing media. Kenaf stalks contain two different fibers, bast and core. The core material is most suitable as a ... , where the ore naturally contains about 2 to 3% asbestos fibers. Apparently, all sources of natural vermiculite contain some level of asbestos.(24) The principal danger comes from inhaling the asbestos fibers, which are known carcinogens. As of July 2001, there has ...
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