Fibre production technology of kenaf variety HC-95
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Title of Technology: Fibre production technology of kenaf variety HC-95 Year of innovation: 1991 |
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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:
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Brief description of the technology: Sowing time: 15th March-30th April. Seed rate (Kg/ha):15-18 Kg/ha in line sowing 20-25 kg/ha in broadcasting Life span: 120-150 days 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. Yield: 2.80-3.30 ton/ha. |
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Suitability of the Technology: This variety can be grown all over the country. High biomass producing variety compared to HC 2. Suitable for growing in all type of land (high/medium/low), tolerant to water logging. |
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Benefit of the Technology: · Kenaf can be fit into Boro – Kenaf – T. Aman cropping pattern which will increase farmers’ income. · It is a less photo-sensitive verity that can be grown round the year. It can be used for making paper pulp and other industrial raw materials for being cheap and easily available in large quantities. |
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Photograph of the technology:
Fig. HC-95 |
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Availability of the Technology and Contact: Director General, BJRI, Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka-1207 Phone- +880248118984, +880248120094 E-mail. dg@bjri.gov.bd |
