Abstract
Kenaf is an industrial crop with high potential for cultivation in a tropical climate. It is a source of raw material for fiber-based industries and paper production. Considerable research has been conducted to explore its adaptability and utilization in Malaysia since 2000, under the supervision of governmental and private organizations. A number of technologies and expertise among researchers have been developed to enhance kenaf production in Malaysia. However, international documentation of the research is limited, which is important for rectification to provide a comprehensive knowledge base for all tropical and subtropical countries. The main objective of this review is to provide an overview of the results of Malaysian research on kenaf. In addition, the past, present and likely future trends in kenaf research in Malaysia as a representative tropical region are summarized. Key words: Industrial crop, tropical, agronomy, Kenaf
Highlights
The total area of Malaysia is about 328,600 km2 of whichPeninsular Malaysia is 131,600 km2, Sabah is 73700 km2 and Sarawak is 123,300 km2
It was recommended from the results of a number of studies that photoperiod-insensitive and late-flowering cultivars were suitable for the tropical climate of Malaysia (Hossain et al, 2011; Wong et al, 2001; Daud, 2006)
The kenaf cultivars available in Malaysia are: V4, V12, V25, V33, V34, V36, V40, V41, V43 and V72
Summary
The total area of Malaysia is about 328,600 km2 of whichPeninsular Malaysia is 131,600 km2, Sabah is 73700 km2 and Sarawak is 123,300 km2. It was recommended from the results of a number of studies that photoperiod-insensitive and late-flowering cultivars were suitable for the tropical climate of Malaysia (Hossain et al, 2011; Wong et al, 2001; Daud, 2006). HC2 and V133 were investigated as promising genotypes for seed forage and fiber production, especially on the BRIS soils of Malaysia (Aminah, 2003; Aminah et al, 2006; Aini et al, 2009; Hossain et al, 2011).
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