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 |