Fact sheet: Sclerotium rolfsii in Industrial Hemp
Sclerotium rolfsii is a soil-borne pathogen with a wide host range that can persist in soil for long periods.
29 pages
Published: 29 Nov 2006
Publication Code: 06-091
Author(s): Weeden, B R
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In recent years manufacturers throughout the world, including Australia, have shown significant interest in the old and new uses of plant bast fibres. These fibres can be used in manufacturing environmentally sustainable products and it is claimed, can be grown as a part of a more environmentally sustainable cropping system.
This publication reports on the performance of a number of hemp and kenaf varieties grown under tropical and sub-tropical environments in Queensland.