Exploiting current plant genetic diversity offers potential uses and market outlets for fibre crops as a sustainable alternative to a range of industrial applications. The crops can also be a source of oil with industrial, culinary or health end-markets.
Crops in the field include:
Hemp (Cannabis sativa)
Partner: InCrops Project, Hemp Technology and De Montfort University
Linseed (Linum usitatissimum)
Partner: Limagrain UK
Flax (Linum usitatissimum)
Partner: De Montfort University
Nettles (Urtica dioica)
Partner: De Montfort University
