Comparative Chemical Analysis of the Rind and Pith of Totora (Schoenoplectus californicus) Stems

Totora (Schoenoplectus californicus (C.A. Mey.) Soják) is a sedge that grows in lakes and marshes in America and some of the Pacific Islands. The hypothesis tested was that the rind and pith of totora stems have different chemical characteristics. A higher ash content on the pith (7.81% vs. 6.36%) m...

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Main Authors: Juan Fernando Hidalgo-Cordero, Esteban Revilla, Justo García-Navarro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-07-01
Series:Journal of Natural Fibers
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2018.1541773