加拿大麻类研究概况(英文)

Bast Fiber Research in Canada

由于气候、历史和主要作物的竞争等原因,加拿大目前种植的麻类作物仅限于亚麻和大麻,作者介绍了加拿大麻类作物育种、种植、利用、科研方面的概况,并指出随着消费者对环保的日益重视和麻产品日益增长的需求,加拿大的麻类研究迎来了一个转折时期,加拿大麻类产业将会得到更大的发展。

This is due to climate, history, and competition from major crops. The bast fiber species that are grown in Canada are presently limited to flax and hemp. The summary of breeding, planting, utilization and research works on bast fiber crops in Canada is introduced. Due in part to growing consumer interest in products that are perceived to be environmentally friendly, Canada has seen some signs of increased demand for bast fiber products. Bast fibers research in Canada is at a turning point, bast fibers in- dustry will acquire more development.