Vascular Bundles in Naha-u (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

Vascular Bundles in Naha-u

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Magnified images of vascular bundles after traditional degumming in 'Naha-u', the outer part of the banana plant leaf sheath that is used to make Basho-fu.

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Journal of Fiber Science and Technology, The Society of Fiber Science and Technology, Japan

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