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Agriculture · Q228

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 228

Q228

For maintaining the quality of fibre, jute should be harvested

A.
After pod formation
B.
After flowering
C.
Before flowering
D.
Before pod formation
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Jute is one of the most important natural fibers. India is the largest producer of Jute. About 4 months after planting, harvesting begins. For good quality fiber yield, it should be harvested just after flowering i.e. before seed formation.