Which tissue is present in coconut fibre?

The coconut husk is made of Sclerenchyma tissue. Function of sclerenchyma tissue: It makes the plant hard and stiff. This tissue is present in stems, around vascular bundles, in the veins of leaves and in the hard covering of seeds and nuts. It provides strength to the plant parts. read more

Of this,fiber is 30% and husk is 70%., 30%-40% fiber on dry weight basis. Of this, Lignin and cellulose are the two tissues that are found the maximum in a coconut husk. Indian and Srilankan husks are supposed yield high quality fiber to almost 60% of a husk. Lignin is responsible for the color and choir stiffness. read more