McNab W.R. 1871. Microscopic Examination of Phormium Tenax. Appendices to the Journals of the House of Representatives G - 4A: 1-11
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Microscopic structure of leaf described. Best fibres have smallest cavity and greatness thickness of cell wall. Fibres at leaf tip and lower part of butt should be rejected. Difficult to extract fibres from under surface of leaf. Maori extraction methods work well and should be emulated.
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Microscopic Examination of Phormium Tenax
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