Some Factors Affecting Flax Fiber Yield and Quality

Year 2020, Volume: 16 Issue: 3, 26 - 34, 17.12.2020

Omsalma Alsadig Adam Gadalla Y. Benal Öztekin

Abstract

Flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) being an ancient crop, has performed a significant role throughout human history. Flax important come from the fact that it is high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids as well as phytochemicals named lignans. The principal use of flax was industrial, manufacturing textiles from fiber and paints and varnishes from oil. However, in the last decades decline in flax cultivation has been due to research findings suggesting that the flax raw material provides a variety of industrial and health benefits. Flax fiber gains more and more applications, like in the automobile and construction industries as a recyclable composite material. Recent studies have focused on improving quality and increasing the productivity of flax fiber. In this work, depending on previous studies different factors that influence the quality and yield of fiber flax are presented. These include sawing date, sawing rate, harvest time, and retting process. Several sawing dates influence fiber quality and yield. Different aspects of retting process, with an explanation of retting water quality. Harvest fiber flax at mid-stages of maturity significantly affects the fiber yield and quality.

Keywords

Fiber flax, Fiber quality, Retting process, Sowing date, Harvesting date

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