Variety Trial and Pyrolysis Potential of Kenaf Grown in Midwest United States

Bourguignon, Marie; Moore, Kenneth J.; Brown, Robert C.; Kim, Kwang Ho; Baldwin, Brian S.; Hintz, R. L.

doi:10.1007/s12155-016-9773-8

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“…The inner part is the core, and it can have some potential for biofuel (Bourguignon et al, 2016b) or for biocomposite materials (Faruk et al, 2012;Webber and Bledsoe, 1993). The inner part is the core, and it can have some potential for biofuel (Bourguignon et al, 2016b) or for biocomposite materials (Faruk et al, 2012;Webber and Bledsoe, 1993).…”

Section: Effects Of Agricultural Practices On Kenaf Stem Height Diammentioning

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“…Kenaf is a crop cultivated primarily for bast fibers that are located in the outer part of the stem. The inner part is the core, and it can have some potential for biofuel (Bourguignon et al, 2016b) or for biocomposite materials (Faruk et al, 2012;Webber and Bledsoe, 1993). Having a high core:bast ratio would be best for core producers, whereas a low core:bast ratio would be best for bast producers.…”

Section: Effects Of Agricultural Practices On Kenaf Stem Height Diammentioning

confidence: 99%

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Kenaf Productivity as Affected by Agricultural Practices in Iowa

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Development and commercialization of biobased and bioenergy products contribute to new and expanded markets for agricultural feedstocks, reduce U.S. dependence on petroleum, and diversify agriculture. In Iowa, there are opportunities for development of manufacturing products from biobased feedstocks and the production of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.), an annual, fast‐growing herbaceous crop. Different agronomic management practices from a single large field experiment were investigated for kenaf stem production in Iowa with the objectives to: (i) develop optimum agronomic practices (planting date, seeding rate, row spacing, N fertilization presence or absence) leading to optimal kenaf stem and fiber yield; (ii) assess the effects of crop management practices on kenaf morphology; and (iii) determine lignocellulosic composition of kenaf bast and core. Cultivar Tainung 2 was grown at Boone, IA, and measured at harvest for stem dry yield, stand density, stem height and diameter, core:bast ratio, and lignocellulose concentration. Results indicated that planting kenaf in early May in 20‐cm rows led to the greatest stem dry yields (13 Mg ha−1) and that 18.5 seed m−2 in 20‐cm was the optimal combination of practices for stem dry yield. Adding N was only favorable when kenaf was planted in early May. Crop management practices influenced stem height, diameter, and core:bast ratios; however, their effects on lignocellulose concentration in bast and core were nominal. It was concluded that kenaf responded well to Iowa's climate and that bast production could be improved by the selected agricultural practices.

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Section: Effects Of Agricultural Practices On Kenaf Stem Height Diammentioning

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Section: Effects Of Agricultural Practices On Kenaf Stem Height Diammentioning

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Kenaf Productivity as Affected by Agricultural Practices in Iowa

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“…The studies in North Dakota used the variety ‘Dowling,’ which was not a high‐performing cultivar in Iowa, and Bourguignon et al. (a2016) reported that the varieties ‘Tainung 2’ and ‘Whitten’ were the most promising varieties when grown in Iowa. Therefore, the recommendations provided by Berti et al.…”

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“…(2017) used a single variety, Tainung 2. This cultivar was shown to be promising in Iowa (Bourguignon et al., 2016a) and it is one of the most commercialized cultivars in the world; however, ‘Whitten,’ a variety developed by Mississippi State University (Baldwin, Hollowell, Mosley, & Cossar, 2006), also showed good potential in Iowa. In contrast to ‘Tainung 2,’ which has deeply divided leaves, ‘Whitten’ retains the juvenile leaf shape, common to most of the kenaf varieties.…”

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Agricultural practices for growing kenaf in Iowa: II. Fiber composition and quality

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The demand for natural fibers is increasing worldwide as markets respond to the need to replace nonrenewable sources. Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) is a promising biorenewable resource for producing natural fibers. Few studies have investigated the crop when grown at latitudes above 40 • and in the U.S. Midwest. The objectives of this study were to assess the influence of management practices on fiber (bast and core lignocellulose) composition, carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and total ash concentration. Cultivars 'Tainung 2' and 'Whitten' were planted in Boone County, IA in 2014 and 2015 at 247,000 or 371,000 seed ha −1 , in 38-or 76-cm rows, and fertilized with N at 0, 56, 112, 168, or 224 kg ha −1 . Treatments were in a factorial design with four replications in 2 yr. Stem bast and core lignocellulose concentrations, total ash, and C/N ratio were determined at harvest. Variety or interactions of variety with management practices influenced most parameters. Increased N fertilization decreased bast cellulose concentration, but increased core cellulose concentration. Hemicellulose concentration in core was greater than in bast. Ash concentration decreased as N fertilization rate increased and interacted with seeding rate and variety. The implications of these observations are directly related to markets and desired kenaf end-use products. Variety and management interactions influence kenaf fiber quality, and consequently are important considerations for kenaf producers and processors.Abbreviations: ADF, acid detergent fiber; ADL, acid detergent lignin; DM, dry matter; NDF, neutral detergent fiber.

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“…Besides as a raw material for agricultural/estate crops product packaging, there is a vast array of diversified products of the kenaf fiber, such as: paper, wallpaper, car interior material, geotextile, soil safer, fiber drain, particle board, reinforced plastic, and raw material in biofuel industry (Lips and Dam 2013;Ryu et al 2013;Saba et al 2015;Ryu et al 2016;Bourguignon et al 2017).…”

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Development of shrimp shells-based compost and plant-based pesticide using bio-activators from Golden Apple Snails and their effects on the kenaf plant growth and pest population

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Abstract. Rusmini, Manullang RR, Daryono. 2017. Development of shrimp shells-based compost and plant-based pesticide using bioactivators from Golden Apple Snails and their effects on the kenaf plant growth and pest population. Nusantara Bioscience 9: 260-267. Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L) cultivation generally uses chemical fertilizers and pesticides to increase production despite the adverse effects of those chemicals toward environmental ecosystem. Meanwhile, there are a lot of unutilized wastes produced from agriculture and fishery. This study aimed to develop the best bio-activator from Golden Apple Snails and spices to decompose the shrimp shells waste. The bioactivator was utilized for the production of plant-based pesticide to control pests in kenaf plant, and shrimps-shells-based composts to improve kenaf plant growth. This study employed a Randomized Block Design with two factorials. The first factor was the shrimp shells-based composts (K) which consist of three levels, and the second factor was the plant-based pesticide (P) which also consists of three levels. Each of experiment was repeated twice. Thus, in total there were 18 treatments. The shrimp shells-based composts had a pH value of 8.79, Potassium (K) 8.13 %, organic carbon (C) 17.45%, Nitrogen (N) 3.62%, Phosphorus (P) 2.27%; Magnesium (Mg) 0.59%, and Calcium (Ca) 7.64%; and a C/N ratio of 4.82. Kenaf plant height at 6 and 9 weeks after planting (WAP) showed significant differences upon the shrimp shells-based composts treatments. At 6 weeks after planting, kenaf plant diameter showed significant differences upon the composts treatment, while at 9 weeks after planting, the plant diameter indicated significant differences upon both the compost and plant-based pesticide applications. Pest populations that were present in kenaf plants were caterpillars, bugs, and beetles.

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Variety Trial and Pyrolysis Potential of Kenaf Grown in Midwest United States

Cited by 14 publications

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Kenaf Productivity as Affected by Agricultural Practices in Iowa

Kenaf Productivity as Affected by Agricultural Practices in Iowa

Agricultural practices for growing kenaf in Iowa: II. Fiber composition and quality

Development of shrimp shells-based compost and plant-based pesticide using bio-activators from Golden Apple Snails and their effects on the kenaf plant growth and pest population

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