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Characterization of Kenaf (hibiscus Cannabinus) Germplasm

A.S.M. Yahiya
Senior Scientific Officer
Genetic Resources and Seed Division Bangladesh Jute Research Institute, Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka-1207

Genetic Resources and Seed Division Bangladesh Jute Research Institute, Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka-1207

Dr, M. Abbas Ali
Chief Scientific Officer
Genetic Resources and Seed Division Bangladesh Jute Research Institute, Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka-1207

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

A total of thirty two accessions of kenaf germplasm collected from different sources were characterized at JAES, Manikganj and Jute Research Sub-Station, Pakhimara, Patuakhali, during kharif season in 2013. The accessions were characterized for twenty morpho-agronomic attributes as per Hibiscus descriptor in order to select superior genotypes for the genetic improvement of kenaf. Considerable ranges of variability were observed in stem colour, petiole colour, stipule colour, plant technical height, base diameter, dry fibre weight and dry stick weight. Based on major yield contributing characters accessions 1630, 1675, 1629, 1576, 1633 and 1631 performed better than the control varieties HC-95 and Bot kenaf.

Keywords: Germplasm, characterization, Kenaf yield

Location: JAES, Manikganj and Jute Research Sub-Station, Pakhimara, Patuakhali

Start Date: 08-04-2013

End Date: 27-08-2013

Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Plant

Objectives:

To characterize some of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) germplasm as per Hibiscus Descriptor for their morpho-agronomic attributes.

Methodology:

The experiment conducted by sowing seeds on 8 April, 2013. Thirty two accessions viz. 1571, 1573, , 1576, 1577, 1578, 1603, 1604, 1621, 1622, 1625, 1627, 1629, 1630, 1631, 1632, 1633, 1634, 1635, 1636, 1638, 1639, 1642, 1643, 1644, 1645, 1671, 1674, 1675, 1676 and 1678 along with the check varieties HC-95 and Bot kenaf were taken to this study. Each accession was sown in 5 rows of 3 m length, spacing was 30 cm between rows, 5-6 cm between plants and 1 m between plots. Standard cultural and inter-cultural practices were followed. Pigmentation data on stem colour, leaf colour, vein colour, petiole colour, stipule colour, bud colour, and fruit colour were collected at 60 days after sowing and pre-bud stage. Plants were harvested at 140 days after sowing and post harvest data were collected as per Hibiscus Descriptor. Data were analyzed following standard statistical procedures.

Source of Information: Annual Research Report (Agriculture Research on Jute: 2013-2014. Bangladesh Jute Research Institute).

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Funding Source:

1. Government

Budget: 30000

Total Budget (Tk.) : 30000

Achievement/Findings:

Based on major yield contributing characters accessions 1630, 1675, 1629, 1576, 1633 and 1631 performed better than the control varieties HC-95 and Bot kenaf.

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