FORESTRY
PLANT AND WOOD ANATOMY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Jute, Flax and Hemp are of commercial importance. To which part of the plant do they belong to?
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Phloem Fibres
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Xylem Fibres
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Sieve tube
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Tracheids
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Natural bast Fibers are strong, cellulosic fibers obtained from the phloem or outer bark of jute, kenaf, flax and hemp plant. Jute fibres are bast fibres (phloem fibres). Thus, option C is correct.
Detailed explanation-2: -Stem of the jute plant is used for getting jute fibre.
Detailed explanation-3: -Jute fibre obtained from the stem of the jute plant. It grows well in the high rainfall regions. Jute is a good insulator and has low thermal conductivity. It is used for making, furnishing material, shopping bags, and sailcloth.
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