Variation of Fiber Composition in Sugar Cane Stalks

Authors

  • Alex Ouensanga

Keywords:

sugar cane fiber, stalk, cellulose, hemicellulose, pentosan, lignin

Abstract

A knowledge of the distribution of the sugar cane fiber's basic constituents—cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin—in the stalk, is necessary for a rational utilization of bagasse (principal by-product of the sugar cane industry). It is shown that concentration of these above-mentioned compounds varies with location in the stalk. An attempt is made to relate the chemical content variation of the fiber with age of the cells in the stalk.

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Published

2007-06-22

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Number 2 / April 1989

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Research Contributions

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