Banana Fibre
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manojsinghchandel
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Bananas and plantains are frequently used as a source of fibre, and the related
species, Musa textilis (Abaca, Manila hemp) is produced on a commercial scale
specifically for this purpose. Banana fibre is extracted from the dried petioles and
pseudostems of the plant and yields a fiber used extensively in the manufacture of
certain papers, particularly where great strength is required. The paper is used for,
amongst other things making tea bags and bank notes. Leaf sheaths can be used as
water runways and containers. Banana leaves or petioles are fashioned into
small nursery containers, filled with soil and used to grow tree seedlings in East
Africa. They are also used for making the circular pads used in carrying head loads.
regds
species, Musa textilis (Abaca, Manila hemp) is produced on a commercial scale
specifically for this purpose. Banana fibre is extracted from the dried petioles and
pseudostems of the plant and yields a fiber used extensively in the manufacture of
certain papers, particularly where great strength is required. The paper is used for,
amongst other things making tea bags and bank notes. Leaf sheaths can be used as
water runways and containers. Banana leaves or petioles are fashioned into
small nursery containers, filled with soil and used to grow tree seedlings in East
Africa. They are also used for making the circular pads used in carrying head loads.
regds