New linseed accessions in the VIR collection, suitable for dual utilization (seed and fiber) in the North-Western Region of the Russian Federation
Market demand for flax fiber continues to grow.Partially, it can be replaced with linseed fiber.In 2015–2017, 40 linseed accessions were evaluated in North-West of Russia.Warm-water retted fiber was tested with the technique used for fiber flax.Contrasting weather conditions in 2015–2017 made it possible to compare accessions characters.Since p