The history and current state of flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) cultivation and use in Japan
Flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) is an ancient crop that has been cultivated for thousands of years for its fiber as well as for its oil rich seeds. The crop was introduced into Japan in the end of the 17th century, but its popularity did not begin to increase until the 1890s. The production of domest...
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Language: | English |
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University of Ljubljana Press (Založba Univerze v Ljubljani)
2024-03-01
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Series: | Acta Agriculturae Slovenica |
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Online Access: | https://journals.uni-lj.si/aas/article/view/15093 |