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Welcome to this unofficial web site for Bangladesh Jute
Research Institute(BJRI), our society, and the world
of jute and allied fiber. BJRI is vibrant with an opportunity to help promote
the growth and use of natural fiber like jute. This organization is comprised
of many well experienced experts and researchers. We have a lot to offer
anyone interested in jute, kenaf, mesta, hemp or any other allied fiber crop and we will
grow and learn together. This web page has links to research on jute allied
fiber and other items that promote natural fiber, feel free to use them. We
believe in openness and harmony between all parties interested in natural
fiber and welcome people from all types of industries and from all countries
to become a member of our monthly Newsletter and half yearly Journal. Both the core and bast fibers
from jute and allied fiber have unique properties that can be beneficial in many
industries as well as environment. It is the goal and hope of this
organization that everyone become familiar with this plant and help us to promote its use. We welcome any suggestions
from the public that will enhance the growth, research, and use of jute and
allied fiber as well as ways to promote the products made from jute and
allied fiber. Again, welcome and thanks for your interest in jute and allied
fiber. Why should you be a member of BJRI’s
Publications? As a member you will meet and visit with those actively growing
jute and allied fiber, see the newest jute and allied fiber products, hear
the most recent research results at our annual meetings, and receive BJRI
newsletter each month. BJRI promotes jute and allied fiber which is an
annual, renewable crop that can be grown with a modest amount of chemicals.
Currently we use only a modest amount of fertilizer, a pre-emergence
herbicide, a small amount of post-emergence herbicide and no insecticides.
This crop can produce five to ten tons of dry matter per acre with about one
ton of dry matter returned to the soil in the form of leaves as well as about
three tons of roots in the soil. Thus, a large amount of organic material is
replaced into the soil while producing a substantial amount of cellulose.
This cellulose can be pulped for making paper or the two fibers can be
separated for many other uses such as a filler or extender for plastics,
animal bedding, hydro-carbon adsorbent, textiles, non-woven mat, and particle
boards. Becoming a member helps to promote and support this crop which has
many uses as well as being environmentally friendly. |
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