Genetic variability and growth pattern of yield attributes in olitorius jute (Corchorus olitorius L.).

摘要

Observed were made among nine olitorius jute strains at 7 growth stages (30-120 days' growth) for plant height, basal diameter, green weight of bark, dry fibre weight and weight of green plant (without leaves). A few strains showed slow initial growth but a high growth rate later, while other strains showed the opposite trend. Tanganika was the best genotype for production of dry fibre, with the greatest dry fibre weight at both initial and final stages. The results indicated that plant height is the main criterion for high fibre content. In addition, there was a significant positive correlation between stem diameter and fibre yield. Tanganika was highly efficient in depositing dry fibre along its stem. Plant height and efficiency in fibre layingare identified as major criteria for use in breeding programmes.