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Artificial selection
On Harvest Day, Sara went around our ligneous plantation and selected the tallest plants, which are therefore the most desirable for those who grow flax for fiber, so that we could separate their seed from the rest and, next year, grow a small crop separately from this selection.
From capsule to seed
When we ripple the flax, right on harvest day, and if it isn't done too late, the capsules will still be closed, holding the seed inside.
On the conservation of genetic resources
Why is the focus of my work in textile production research the fibers produced by indigenous breeds and regional varieties? This article explains perfectly why it is so important to preserve these genetic resources that could be decisive for our future.