Pulping experiments have been conducted on Ekra
(Erianthus Ravennao), Khagra (Saccharur Spontaneum) and Nel
(Phragmites Karka) – three gross species of Sylhct District
of East Pakistan for the manufacture of writing, printing,
wrapping and special types of papers. The grasses were cooked
individually and in various percentages of mixtures’. Effect of
the presence and absence of’ leaves during cooking have also
been studied.