Plant Introduction-Achievements and Opportunities in Jute and Allied Fibre Crops in India

Abstract

Collection and introduction of jute and allied fibre
crop germplasm through different modes like institute
efforts, correspondence, joining in National and
International Programmes from early twentieth century
to recent time are narrated chronologically. Variability
in different traits within the collected germplasm is
studied and short listed accessions are utilized as
base material of useful donor parent in breeding
programme for crop improvement. Role of these
valuable germplasm in developing different suitable
varieties is enumerated.