The availability of rattan species and their industrial status


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Abd. Latif Mohmod, . and Aminuddin Mohamad, . (1991) The availability of rattan species and their industrial status. [Proceedings Paper]

Abstract

The distribution of three most important rattan species in Peninsular Malaysia viz. Calamus manan C. caesius and C. ornatus is described. The distribution seems to be influenced by certain environmental factors such as well-drained soil topographic positions and rainfall. The concentration of species is located in the north-western states of Peninsular Malaysia. The industrial status based on current survey conducted by the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia FRIM and problems encountered concerning the development of the rattan industry are also highlighted and discussed.


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Abstract

The distribution of three most important rattan species in Peninsular Malaysia viz. Calamus manan C. caesius and C. ornatus is described. The distribution seems to be influenced by certain environmental factors such as well-drained soil topographic positions and rainfall. The concentration of species is located in the north-western states of Peninsular Malaysia. The industrial status based on current survey conducted by the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia FRIM and problems encountered concerning the development of the rattan industry are also highlighted and discussed.

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Item Type: Proceedings Paper
Additional Information: Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. mal SB299 P3N277 1991 Call Number
AGROVOC Term: CANES AND RATTANS
AGROVOC Term: SPECIES
AGROVOC Term: ECONOMIC DISTRIBUTION
AGROVOC Term: MANUFACTURING
AGROVOC Term: PENINSULAR MALAYSIA
Geographical Term: MALAYSIA
Depositing User: Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:27
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15683

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