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Fibre production technology of tossa jute variety O-9897

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Title of the technology: Fibre production technology of tossa jute variety O-9897

Year of innovation: 1986

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Introduction: Proper sowing time, harvesting time, seed rate and other interculture management play an important role to get better quality fiber and increase fiber yield.

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Salient features of the technology:

·         Fiber yield will increase.

·         Cropping intensity will increase.

·         Good quality fiber will be available.

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Brie Brief description of the technology: 

Sowing Date: 10 March – 30 April

Life span: 110-120 days

Seed rate: Line sowing: 5-6 kg/ha

              Broadcasting: 6-7 kg/ha Fertilizer dose: Dose and method given by BJRI.

Irrigation: As per needed.

Weed Control: Weeds should be controlled at 20-25 days and 40-45 days after sowing.

Fibre Yield: 2.7-3 t/ha

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Suitability of the technology: This variety is suitable for cultivation in well-drained high, loamy and sandy loam soils all over the country. This variety can be easily included in three croping patterns.

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Economic benefit of the technology and role for livelihood development: Due to good fiber yield, quality and market price, farmers become more benefitted financially and it contributes to improve their lifestyle.

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Photograph of the technology:

                                            

Fig: O-9897

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Availability of the technology and contact: 
Director General
Bangladesh Jute Research Institute
Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka-1207.
Phone: +880248118984, +880248120094

E-mail: dg@bjri.gov.bd