Molecular Biology: Open Access

Identification of A High Yielding Golden Fiber Crop (Tossa JuteCorchorus olitorius L.) in Bangladesh: BJRI Tossa Pat-7 (MG-1)

Abstract

: Md. Mukul Mia

The breeding of tossa jute plant is the main way to develop its qualitative and quantitative traits like higher fiber yield with good qualities, but it is problematic due to narrow genetic base and high photosensitivity of jute plant. Bangladesh Jute Research Institute developed a new high yielding tossa jute (Corchorus olitorius L.) variety (MG-1) through pure line selection method during 2015-17. The tossa jute experimental materials were collected from Uganda used with control variety BJRI Tossa pat-5 (O-795). A variety (OM-1) with ovate glossy leaves, gray seeds was developed by hybridization from these genotypes.