Table 2.
Proportion of fibres within the cross-sectional areas along one pedicel of Adansonia digitata, starting near the branch (A) to the fruit (F). Linear regression analysis showed a clear positive correlation of total cross-sectional area and fibre area along the stalk axis (P = 0.0003).
| Segment from branch to fruit | Cross-sectional area (mm2) | Area of fibres (mm2) | Relative proportion of fibres (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 537.8 | 190.4 | 35 |
| B | 154.3 | 64.6 | 42 |
| C | 155.8 | 62.7 | 40 |
| D | 195.9 | 77.4 | 40 |
| E | 488.0 | 145.8 | 30 |
| F | 579.7 | 187.7 | 32 |