Fibre production technology of mesta variety BJRI Mesta-2 (VM-1)
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Title of Technology: Fibre production technology of mesta variety BJRI Mesta-2 (VM-1) 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 April-30th June (for leaf), 15th July-September (for calyx) Seed rate (Kg/ha):18-20 Kg\ha in line sowing 22-25 Kg/ha in Broadcasting Life span: 180-210 days (Leaves can be collected from 60 DAS and Calyces after fruit setting. 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:10-12 t/ha (Leaves), 2.5-3.00 t/ha (dry calyces) |
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Suitability of the Technology: Suitable for growing all over the country. |
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Benefit of the Technology: · Farmers can earn a lot of money by selling it as fresh vegetables and confectionaries (Jam, Jelly, pickles, juice, beverage, dry fruit etc.) round the year. · Marginal and uncultivable land can be brought under cultivation by growing vegetable Mesta. · Its cultivation can create an opportunity for establishment of small enterprises that will reduce unemployment problem, increase women involvement and economic development in agriculture of Bangladesh. |
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Photograph of the technology: Fig. BJRI Mesta-2 (VM-1) |
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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 |
