Indonesia: Getting to know sisal, a plant that can survive in dryland

Published 2021년 3월 4일

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A article reports the potential of Sisal (Agave Sisalana) as a natural fiber producer, with characteristics such as strong fibers, high salt resistance, and environmental friendliness. The fiber is used in various industries, including home and automotive. In 2017, a new sisal variety, H 11648, was introduced in Indonesia from China, known for its high dry fiber production and unique morphological traits, despite being sensitive to Fusarium disease. The success of agave plantations relies heavily on the availability of high-quality seeds, and the article emphasizes the potential of tissue culture techniques for mass propagation. The new sisal variety is expected to cultivate well in dry areas, potentially improving farmers' welfare.
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WartaTani.co - Sisal (Agave Sisalana) is a very potential natural fiber producer with the advantages of strong fibers, high salt resistance, renewable and environmentally friendly properties. Sisal natural fibers are widely used, among others, in the home industry, car interior materials and rigging. Agave leaves can be processed for fiber after the plant is 2 years old. The fiber produced from the leaves of Agave sp. Is also known as sisal fiber. Initially, sisal fiber was only used as raw material for rigging such as rope to tie tobacco leaves in Madura and gunny sacks for packaging agricultural products. In 2017, the Research Institute for Sweetener Crops and Fibers (Balittas) as a companion, PT. Sumbawa Bangkit Sejahtera succeeded in releasing one introduced sisal variety from China with the name variety H 11648 based on Ministry of Agriculture Decree No.109 / Kpts / KB.010 / 2/2017 The advantages of H 11648 variety: potential for dry fiber production 4,728-5,964,763 kg / ha / ...
Source: Wartatani

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