Microstructural Examination of Culm Fibres of Bambusa Vulgaris Schrad. ex. J. C. Wendl.

According to Anokye et al. (2014) Bamboo is the largest member of grass family known as Poaceae. Wang and Shen (1987), stated that there are about 60 to 70 genera and over 1,200 to 1,500 species of bamboo in the world. Bamboo species can be found in various climate from cold mountain-top to hot tropical region. They grow abundantly in most of the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Janssen (1995) noted that bamboo is one of the fastest growing renewable resources in the world. It takes a short period of time to mature and can be harvested for utilization within 3 to 4 years. Bamboo has phenomenal growth rate potential with some species growing at a rate of 15 to 18 cm daily thereby attaining a maximum height within 4 to 6 months.