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Agriculture · Q649

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 649

Q649

Origin of Corchorus capsularis (White jute) is believed to be in the

A.
Africa
B.
Indo-Myanmar region
Answer
C.
China
D.
USA

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Corchorus capsularis, white jute is a shrub species belonging to the family Malvaceae. It is the finer quality of jute fibres. Its leaves are used as a foodstuff and the leaves. Unripe fruits and roots are used in traditional medicine.
It is believed to be originated in the Indo-Myanmar region.