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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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