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Brandt C. W. 1937. Chemistry of Phormium tenax (New Zealand Flax) Part 1 : The leaf and fibre of "ngaro". New Zealand Journal of Science and Technology 18(8): 613

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Part of programme to aid in selecting best varieties for different commercial purposes. Celluloses and alpha-celluloses isolated. Unlikely to be suitable for artificial silk making. Papermaking a possibility. Principal value of Phormium lies in its qualities as a fibre.

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Chemistry of Phormium tenax (New Zealand Flax) Part 1 : The leaf and fibre of "ngaro"
1937
Brandt C. W.
New Zealand Journal of Science and Technology
18
8
613

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