Selection of correct Tosha varieties (O-795, O-9897 and JRO-524) based on lifespan for fiber production
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Name of Technology: Selection of correct Tosha varieties (O-795, O-9897 and JRO-524) based on lifespan for fiber production Year of innovation: 2020 |
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Introduction: Proper sowing time, harvesting time 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 technology: Sowing time: Last week of March to first week of April. Sowing distance: Row to row 25-30 cm. Fertilizer levels: Prescribed levels (Urea-200 kg/ha; TSP-50 kg/ha and MOP-60 kg/ha) Harvest time: After 90 days of sowing, JRO-524 and after 100 days of Tosha variety O-9897 and O-795 should be cut and harvested. Yield: Selection of JRO-524 (2.58 t/ha.) for 90 days life and Tosha varieties O-9897 and O-795 for 100-110 (3-3.5 t/ha) days life will give desired yield. |
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Suitability of the Technology: All over the country. |
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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: Selection of correct Tosha varieties (O-795, O-9897 and JRO-524) based on lifespan for fiber production |
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Availability of the Technology and Contact: Director General BJRI, Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka-1207 Phone: +88 02 48118984, +88 02 48120094 E-mail. dg@bjri.gov.bd |
