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Biological influences on the quality properties of wool

  • 1985
  • Issue: 3
  • Volume: 15
D.J. Visser Page: 123 - 127

Although only 3,9% of the total world wool production is produced here, South Africa is well known for the high quality of its wool and its classing. In this article quality differences of a biological nature are identified (breeding, feeding…

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Biologiese faktore wat die gehalte van sybokhaar beïnvloed

  • 1985
  • Issue: 3
  • Volume: 15
D.S. Uys, J.M. van der Westhuizen & D. Wentzel Page: 128 - 131

Biological factors that influence the quality of mohair.  The influence of the most desirable properties (fineness, length, style, character and lustre) on the price of mohair is discussed briefly. Biological factors such as age, nutrition, genetics, sex, and stress and…

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