...Xungai Wang The first part ofthis series discussed current research on yam hairiness testing [Wang 1998]. In this part of the series, the importance of yam hairiness is outlined first. This is followed by a description of recent research on several novel ways of reducing yam hairiness. © 1999...

...Xun Gai Wang The importance of staple yam hairiness as a key factor affecting the properties of yams and fabrics is well known. Accurate measurement of yam hairiness is essential for quality control. This series of papers reports findings of the author's most recent studies on the subject of yam...