Fibre production technology of kenaf variety BJRI Kenaf-3 (Bot Kenaf)
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Title of Technology: Fibre production technology of kenaf variety BJRI Kenaf-3 (Bot Kenaf) Year of innovation: 2009 |
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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 Board casting 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: 2.60-3.00 ton/ha. |
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Suitability of the Technology: This variety can be grown all over the country. Suitable for sowing in high, low, hilly, char areas and coastal areas. Fast growing, long sowing period, water logging tolerant. |
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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 variety that can be grown round the year. · Being cheap and easily available in large quantities, it can be used for making paper pulp and other industrial raw materials.
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Photograph of the technology: Fig. BJRI Kenaf-3 (Bot Kenaf) |
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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 |
