Microscopical Study on the Degradation of Cotton Fibres

Authors

  • K. C. Srivastava D.A.V. College, Kanpur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.30.6452

Keywords:

Celluloytic activity, Alkali swelling properties, Indian cotton fibres, Cotton attacking fungi

Abstract

The fungal degradation of Indian cotton fibres was studied using microscopical methods. A correlation was found between alkali swelling properties and congo red absorption property of the degraded cotton fibres: The celluloytic activity of 33 cotton attacking fungi was determined.

Author Biography

K. C. Srivastava, D.A.V. College, Kanpur

Department of Botany, D.A.V. College, Kanpur 

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Published

2014-02-21

How to Cite

Srivastava, K. C. (2014). Microscopical Study on the Degradation of Cotton Fibres. Defence Science Journal, 30(4), 187–190. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.30.6452

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 4

Section

General Papers

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