Achievements

Varieties released through AINP on J&AF: A total of 85 high yielding JAF varieties comprising of tossa jute (23), white jute (24), kenaf (13), roselle (15), sunnhemp (6), ramie (2), flax (1) and sisal (1) have been released through AINPJAF since its inception.

 List of Variety released through AINP on Jute & Allied Fibres

Sl.

No.

Name of

Variety

Year of

release

State(s) of release

Notification No.

Yield

q/ha

Salient traits notified

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
TOSSA JUTE (Corchorus olitorius)
1 JRO 632 (Baisakhi tossa) 1974 W.B. S.O. 598 (E)

08.10.1974

30-32 Suitable for late sowing, induces premature flowering if sown before mid-April, pods shattering type.
2 JRO 878 (Chaitali tossa) 1974 W.B. S.O. 598 (E)

08.10.1974

30-32 Suitable for early (mid March) sowing, pods non-shattering type, better fibre fineness.
3 JRO 7835 (Basudev) 1974 W.B. S.O. 598 (E)

08.10.74

32-34 Pods non-shattering, suitable for early (mid March) sowing, can withstand water logging to some extent at later stage of growth.
4 JRO 524 (Navin) 1977 W.B. S.O. 1004 (E)

23.03.1978

32-40 Pods non-shattering, sowing during middle of March does not induce premature flowering.  It is least susceptible to yellow mite pest and is resistant to root rot diseases in high rainfall areas.  It rets better than other olitorius varieties and extraction is easy.
5 TJ 40 ( Mahadev) 1983 Maharashtra S.O. 499 (E) 08.07.1983 25.00 Premature flowering resistance-absent, pod dehiscence-present ; seed colour-green
6 JRO 3690 (Savitri) 1985 W.B. S.O. 540 (E)

24.07.1985

30-33 Pods shattering type, better fibre quality, suitable for late sowing.
7 KOM 62 ( Rebati) 1993 Odisha S.O. 615 ( E) 17.08.1993 30.40 Premature flowering resistance-absent, pod dehiscence-present ; seed colour-steel grey
8 JRO 66 (Golden jubilee tossa) 1997 W.B. S.O. 401 (E)

15.05.1998

35-40 Pods non shattering type, fibre quality TD2 grade, ideal for mid April to early May sowing.
9 JRO 8432 (Shakti tossa) 1999 W.B. S.O. 1050 (E)

26.08.1999

35-40 Suitable for early (mid March) sowing, premature flowering resistant, non-shattering pod.
10 JRO 128 (Surya) 2002 W.B. S.O. 937 (E)

04.09.2002

32-38 Pods non shattering type, can be sown from mid March to end of April. Very good fibre quality.
11 S 19 (Subala) 2005 W.B. S.O. 122 (E)

02.02.2005

30-35 Suitable for early (mid March) sowing, resistant to premature flowering , tolerant to major pests and diseases ,  finer fibre quality with lesser lignin content.
12 JRO 204 (Suren) 2007 W.B. S.O. 1703 (E)

05.10.2007

36-38 Tall,  cylindrical stem, non-lodging type, non-shattering pod, resistance to premature flowering
13 AAUOJ 1 (Tarun) 2007 Assam S.O. 1703 (E)

05.10.2007

36 Non-shattering pod, broader leaf with green longer stipule, resistance to premature flowering, better biotic resistance for stem rot, root rot, anthracnose and yellow mite
14      JBO 2003H (Ira)      2008 W.B. S.O. 72 (E)

10.01.2008

38 Resistance to premature flowering,  better fibre quality, better biotic resistance to stem rot, root rot, anthracnose and yellow mite
15 CO 58 (Sourav)       2010 W.B. S.O. 211 (E)

29.01.2010

34 Suitable time of sowing is mid- March, pods are  non- shattering type, resistance to premature flowering, better fibre quality, resistance to major pest and diseases
16 JBO 1 (Sudhangshu) 2010 W.B. S.O. 2137 (E)

31.08.2010

30-35 Suitable time of sowing is  mid- March to end- April,  pods are non-shattering type, low lignin content, resistance to premature flowering, better fibre quality, resistance to major pest and diseases
17 JROM 1 (Pradip) 2013 W.B. S.O. 312 (E)

01.02.2013

37.40 Suitable time of sowing is  mid- March to end- April, Stem: Cylindrical , non-branching; Leaf colour: Green, laceolate shape; Flower:Petal colour; Yellow; Fruit: Pods green cylindrical, non-shattering
18 JROG 1 ( Rithika) 2015 W.B. S.O. 1228 (E) 07.05.2015 27.93 Suitable time of sowing is  mid- March to end- April, non-shattering pod, resistance to premature flowering, resistance  to root rot and  stem rot disease , fibre quality is good, tolerance of abiotic stresses,
19 JRO 2407 ( Samapti) 2016 W.B S.O.2238 (E)

29.06.2016

33.82 Suitable time of sowing is  early March,  pods are non-shattering type, low lignin content, resistance to premature flowering, better fibre quality, resistance to major pest and diseases.
20 KRO 4 (Gouranga) 2017 W.B S.O. 1007 (E) 30.03. 2017 29.61 Adapted to tossa jute growing especially, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar and Odisha for mid-March to mid-May sowing. Tolerant to stem rot disease and insects like semilooper, apion, BHC and yellow mite.
21 BCCO 6 (Kisan Pat) 2017 W.B S.O. 1007 (E) 30.03. 2017 28.35 Coppery red stem variety with better fibre tenacity (21.18 g/tex) and fineness (2.81 tex), recommended for entire tossa jute growing states for sowing in 2nd fortnight of April to May.
22 NJ 7010 (Rani) 2018 W. B. S.O. 1379 (E), 27.03.2018 30.92 Green stem pre-mature flowering resistant variety with average yield potential 30.92 q/ha. Suitable for jute-green gram intercropping with very fine fibre (2.66 tex).
23 JROMU 1 2020 W. B. S.O.99(E),

06.01.2020

32.89 Green stem with pre-mature flowering resistant high yielding variety with average yield potential 32.89 q/ha. Fairly good fibre strength (20.80 g/tex) and fine fibre (2.90 tex) quality.

 

WHITE JUTE ( C. capsularis)
1 JRC 321 (Sonali) 1974 W.B. S.O. 598 (E)

08.10.1974

20-25 Pods non-shattering type, finest fibre quality (1.5 tex), suitable for late February to late March sowing.
2 JRC 212 (Sabuj sona) 1974 W.B. S.O. 598 (E)

08.10.1974

25-28 Pods non-shattering type, suitable for mid March to mid April sowing.
3 JRC 7447 (Shyamali) 1983 W.B. S.O. 499 (E)

08.07.1983

28-30 Pods non-shattering type, responsive to higher dose of N fertilizer, suitable for mid March to mid April sowing..
4 JRC 4444 (Baldev) 1980 W.B. 30-32 Pods non-shattering type, suitable for early March- mid April  sowing.
5. Hybrid C (Padma) 1983 W.B. S.O. 499 (E)

08.07.1983

25-28 Pods non-shattering type , suitable for late February to late March  sowing.
6 UPC 94 (Reshma) 1983 U.P. S.O. 499 (E) 08.07.1983 23.00 Premature flowering resistance-present, pod dehiscence-absent ; seed colour-chocolate brown
7 JRC 698 (Shrabanti white) 1999 W.B S.O. 1050 (E)

26.10.1999

30-35 Pods non-shattering type, suitable for mid March to mid April sowing, fibre quality W2 grade having fineness with fairly good fibre tenacity.
8 KC 1 (Joydev) 1992 Odisha 26.30 Premature flowering resistance-present, pod dehiscence-absent ; seed colour-chocolate brown
9 KTC 1 (Rajendra Sada Pat 1) 1994 Bihar 28.00 Premature flowering resistance-present, pod dehiscence-absent ; seed colour-chocolate brown
10 Bidhan Pat-3 2001 W.B. S.O. 92 (E)

02.02.2001

25-27 Pods non-shattering type, photo-period insensitive variety and matures in 110 days after sowing anytime between 1st March to 1st July, suitable for flood prone areas.
11 Bidhan Pat-1 2001 W.B. S.O. 92 (E)

02.02.2001

13-14

 

Pods non-shattering, photo-period insensitive variety and matures in 60-65 days after sowing anytime between 1st March to 1st August, suitable for flood prone areas.
12 Bidhan Pat-2 2001 W.B. S.O.92 (E)

02.02.2001

20-23

 

Pods non-shattering, photo-period insensitive variety and matures in 90-100 days after sowing anytime between 1st March to 1st July, suitable for flood prone areas.
13 JRC 80 (Mitali) 2005 W.B. S.O. 122 (E)

02.02.2005

30-35 Suitable for mid March to early April sowing in both high and low land , can withstand drought at early stage of growth and water logging at later stage of growth.
14 JRC 532 (Sashi)

 

2009 W.B. S.O. 449 (E)

11.02.2009

30-35 Pod non-shattering, drought resistant at early stage of growth  and tolerate water logging and  mature  in  110 days after sowing
15 JRC 517 (Sidhartha) 2009 W.B. S.O. 449 (E)

11.02.2009

32-35 Pod non-shattering, drought resistant at early stage of growth  and tolerate water logging and  mature  in  120 days after sowing
16 RRPS 27 C 3 (Monalisa) 2009 W.B. S.O. 2187 (E)

27.08.2009

34 Pod non-shattering, resistance to  pre-mature flowering, suitable time of sowing is mid-March to mid-April, better pest and disease resistance, higher fibre yield and better fibre fineness, low-lignin content
17 NDC 2008 (Ankit) 2009 U.P. S.O. 2187 (E)

27.08.2009

27 Resistance to pest and diseases , good fibre quality , tolerant to drought and water lodging, suitable time  of sowing  is mid February to mid March.
18 JBC 5 (Arpita) 2010 W.B. S.O. 2137 (E)

31.08.2010

28-30 Suitable for mid-March, pod non- shattering type, resistance to premature flowering, better fibre quality, resistance to major pest and diseases
19 JRCM 2 (Partha) 2013 W.B. S.O. 312 (E)

01.02.2013

27.8 Suitable for mid-March to last week of April sowing, Stem: Cylindrical , green  with light red pigmentation; Leaf colour: Green, ovate shape; Flower:Petal colour; Yellow; Fruit: Pods green ,capsule type in shame, non-dehiscence
20 KJC 7( Shrestha) 2016 Odisha S.O. 2338 (E)

29.06.2016

28.14 Premature flowering resistance-present, pod green non-dehiscence; seed colour-chocolate brown
21 JRC 9057 (Ishani) 2016 W.B. S.O. 2338 (E)

29.06.2016

30-35 Green stem with light red pigmented variety suitable for West Bengal, Assam, Bihar and Odisha for March to April sowing. Very fine (1.31 tex) fibre quality and tolerant to stem rot and semiloope
22 AAUCJ 2 (Kkhyati) 2017 Assam S.O. 1007(E) 30.03. 2017 27.95 Green stem high yielding variety with better tolerance to semi looper and yellow mites and stem rot of jute. Specifically adapted to Assam state but also thrives well in other white jute growing states  i.e. West Bengal, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh.
23 BCCC 1 2018 W.B. S.O. 1379 (E), 27.03.2018 27.46 Average fibre yield potential is 27.46 q/ha with fibre tenacity 15.0 g/tex and fibre fineness 1.66 tex. Tolerant to semilooper, BHC & stem rot.
24 BCCC 2 (Bidhan Pat-5) 2019 W.B. S.O. 3220(E) 05.9.2019 27.92 Recommended for cultivation in state of West Bengal only.  Average fibre yield potential is 27.92 q/ha with fibre tenacity 14.6 g/tex and fibre fineness 1.68 tex. Tolerant to apion, semilooper, BHC, stem rot and YVM disease.
  Name of the variety Year of notification State(s) of release Notification No. Yield

q/ ha

Salient traits notified
1 2 3 4 5 6
 KENAF ( Hibiscus canabinus)
1 HC 583 1974 W.B. S.O. 598 (E)

08.10.1974

25 Most popular variety, tolerant to root rot disease
2 AMC 108 (Bimal) 1982 A.P. 20-25 Resistant to foot and stem rot diseases, tolerant to jassids and spiral borer
3 MT 150 (Nirnal) 2005 W.B. S.O. 122 (E)

02.02.2005

30 Superior paper pulp quality for newsprint.
4 JBM 2004 D (Sumit) 2009 W.B. S.O. 449 (E)

11.02.2009

27 Resistant  to foot and stem rot and tolerant to Spiral borer Mealy bug and  good fibre quality and strength
5 JRM 3 ( Sneha) 2010 W.B. S.O. 2137 (E)

31.08.2010

25-38 Suitable for mid-April to mid-May, better fibre quality, resistant to major pests and diseases
6 JRM 5 (Shrestha ) 2010 W.B. S.O. 2137 (E)

31.08.2010

27.5 Suitable for mid-April to mid-May, better fibre quality, resistant to major pests and diseases
7 JBM 81(Shakti) 2013 W.B. S.O. 312( E)

01.02.2013

25.50 Suitable time of sowing mid April to mid May, Stem: Cylindrical, green pigmentation, stem diameter: 1.5 cm-1.8cm, Leaf: Green colour and broad with red margin ,Flower: Petal colour yellow and stigma colour: red, Pod slightly cylindrical and non-shattering; seed colour: black
8 JBM 71 (Shanti) 2013 Odisha S.O. 952 (E)

10.04.2013

27.49 Suitable time of sowing mid April to mid May, Stem: Cylindrical, green pigmentation, stem diameter: 1.7 cm-2.2 cm, Leaf: Green , lobbed ,   Flower: Petal colour yellow and stigma colour: red, Pod cylindrical and non-shattering; seed colour: black
9 JRKM 9 1(Satyen) 2016 W.B. S.O. 2238 (E)

29.6.2016

24.26 Suitable for mid-April to last week of May sowing, suitable for mid and highland rainfed situation, tolerant to major diseases (foot and stem rot) and major pests (spiral borer and mealy bug), better fibre tenacity (21.29 g/tex) and fineness ( 2.54 tex
10 JBMP 2

(Central Kenaf)

2016 W.B. S.O. 2238 (E)

29.06.2016

28.42 Suitable sowing time is mid-April to last week of May, suitable for mid and highland rainfed situation, tolerant to major diseases (foot and stem rot) and major pests ( spiral borer and mealy bug), better fibre tenacity (22.25 g/tex) and fineness ( 3.29 tex)
11 JBMP 3 (Priya) 2018 W. B. S.O. 1379 (E), 27.03.2018 26.16 Green stem & un-lobbed leaf with average yield 26.16 q/ha. Less root content and defects with stronger (23.24 g/tex) & finer (3.08 tex) fibre quality. Tolerant to YVM and stem rot
12 JBMP 4 (Utkarsh) 2019 W.B. S.O. 1498 (E), 01.04.2019 27.97 Green stem & lobbed leaf with average yield 27.97 q/ha. Less root content and defects with stronger (22.78 g/tex) and finer (3.39 tex) fibre quality. Tolerant to mealybug, spiral borer, YVM and stem rot.
13 Centra Kenaf JRHC 3 2020 W. B. S.O.99 (E),

06.01.2020

28.56 Coppery red pigmented, deeply lobbed variety with average fibre yield potential 28.56 q/ha suitable for cultivation rainfed and irrigated condition of mesta growing states
ROSELLE (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
1 HS 4288 1967 W.B. 20-30 Stem has bristles, tolerant to major pests and diseases.
2 HS 7910 (Ujjal) 1977 W.B Dt.01.01.1979 20-30 Stem has less bristles, resistant to major pests and tolerant to Phytopthera  pasrasitica
3 AMV 1 1966 A.P. Dt.01.01.1973 20 Stem has less bristles, highly susceptible to pests and diseases
4 AMV 2 1982 A.P Dt.01.01.1984 20 Stem has less bristles, highly susceptible to pests and diseases
5 AMV 3(Surya) 1989 A.P 20 Stem has less bristles, resistant to foot and stem rot disease
6 AMV 4(Kalinga) 1991 A.P. 20 Stem has less bristles, moderately resistant to jassids and foot and stem rot diseases
7 Non-bris 4 (Jaya) 2005 A.P.
8 AMV 5 (Durga) 2006 A.P. S.O. 1703 (E)

05.10.2007

25 Good fibre quality, higher fibre yield, tolerant to pests and diseases under field conditions
9 GR 27 (Madhuri)

 

2007 W.B S.O. 122 (E)

06.02.2007

27-30 Stem green with red patches only in nodes, tolerant to pests and diseases.
10 AMV 7 (Janardhan) 2011 A.P. S.O. 2326 (E) 10.10.2011 25-30 Suitable time of sowing mid May to mid June, Stem: Pink pigmentation with bristles,Leaf: Deeply lobbed, Pod pink, non branching and non shattering, good fibre quality and average tenacity, Tolerant to major pest and diseases
11 CRIJAFR 5

(Central Roselle Ratna)

2016 W.B. S.O. 2238 (E)

29.06.2016

25.40 Suitable for mid-April to mid-May sowing, resistant to foot and stem rot diseases (foot and stem rot) and  major pests (jassids, aphids, semi-looper and white flies), has a better fibre fineness (2.69 tex) and fibre tenacity (18.88  g/tex)
12 JRR 17 (Ayush) 2018 W. B. S.O. 1379 (E), 27.03.2018 26.35 Less bristled green stem variety with average yield potential 26.35 q/ha. Better fibre quality with less root content and defects and stronger (20.2 g/tex) and finer (2.98 tex) fibre quality.
13 AMV 8 2019 A.P. S.O. 3220(E)

05.9.2019

26.59 Red pigmented stem variety with average fibre yield 26.59 q/ha. Better fibre quality in terms of fibre strength (20.46 g/tex) and fineness (3.08 tex).
14 AMV 9 (Aditya) 2019 A.P. S.O. 3220(E)

05.9.2019

27.43 High yielding green stem with pigmented variety with average fibre yield 27.43 q/ha. Better fibre strength (21.03 g/tex) and fineness (3.05 tex). Tolerant to stem rot, mealybug
15 JRHS 1 2019 W.B. S.O. 3220(E)

05.9.2019

26.28 Red pigmented stem variety with average yield 26.28 q/ha. Better fibre quality in terms of fibre fineness (3.0 tex) and tolerant to foot and stem rot.
 SUNNHEMP (Crotalaria juncea)
1 K 12 Yellow 1971 U.P. 9-12 Seed coat is blackish brown, good fibre quality
2 SH 4 (Sailesh) 2004 W.B. S.O. 122 (E)

02.02.2005

15 Seed coat is yellow, higher yield
3 SUIN 053 (Swastika) 2009 U.P. S.O. 2187 (E)

27.08.2009

9-10 Tolarence to pest and disease incidence , better fibre yield and fineness
4 SUIN 037 (Ankur) 2013 U.P. S.O. 312 (E) 01.02.2013 10-12 Better fibre quality, resistant to biotic an abiotic stresses, Seed coat colour: deep brown and fruits dehiscent, Stem colour: Green , ribbed surface with less branching
5 JRJ 610 (Prankur) 2015 W.B. S.O. 1228 (E) 07.05.2015 10.16 This sunnhemp variety has the yield (10.16 q/ha) which is 6-7% higher over checks and fibre quality (13.19 g/tex tenacity), resistance to vascular wilt.
6 SUIN 03 (Kavita) 2019 W.B. S.O. 1498 (E), 01.04.2019 10.37 A high yielding sunnhemp variety with average yield 10.37 q/ha. Better fibre tenacity (16.4 g/tex) and tolerant to vascular wilt disease
RAMIE (Boehmeria nivea)
1 R 67 34 (Kanai) 1985 Assam 20- 24 Higher yield potential
2 R 1411( Hazarika) 2015 Assam S.O. 112 (E)

12.01.2015

15.87 Suitable for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim, Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and North Bengal. Average fibre yield is 14.66 q/ha/year with better resistant to Indian Red Admiral caterpillar and leaf folder, better fibre tenacity (22.34 g/tex) and fineness ( 0.64 tex)
 SISAL (Agave sp.)
1 Sisal hybrid (Leela) 1985 Odisha 25 Higher yield potential
FLAX (Linum usitatissimum)
1 JRF 2 (Tiara) 2015 UP S.O. 1228 (E) 07.05.2015 12.94 JRF 2 possesses high yield of12.94 q/ha, high fibre strength (25.55g/tex) and showed resistance to major diseases like Fusarium wilt and Alternaria lini.

Trait-specific JAF varieties suitable for different situation

Crop Specific traits Suitable varieties
Jute Early sowing JROMU 1, NJ 7010 (Rani), JRO 204 (Suren), JRO2407 (Samapti), JRO 524 (Navin), JRO 8432 (Shakti) S19 (Subala), JRO 7835 (Basudev),KOM 62 (Rebati),JRO 878 (Chaitalitossa) and Hybrid C (Padma)
Late sowing JRO 66 (Golden jubilee tossa), JRO 3690 (Savitri), JRO 632 (Baisakhitossa), TJ40 (Mahadev) and JRO 128 (Surya)
Biotic stresses Diseases: Root & stem rot and Anthracnose:

JBO 2003 H(Ira), AAU-OJ-1 (Tarun), JRO 204 (Suren), JRO 524 (Navin) and  JBO 2003 H(Ira)

Yellow mite:

JBO 1 (Sudhangsu), JRO 524 (Navin) and  JRO 204 (Suren)

Abiotic stresses Water logging:

JRC 532 (Shashi), JRC-517 (Sidhartha), Bidhan Pat-1, Bidhan Pat-2,Bidhan Pat-3 and JRO 7835 (Basudev)

Drought:

JRC 80 (Mitali), NDC 2008 (Ankit), JRO 204 (Suren), JRO 524 (Navin)

Fibre quality Fibre fineness:

JRC 9057 (Ishani), JRCM 2 (Partha), KJC 7 (Shrestha),JRC 698 (Shrabanti white)

JRO 2407 (Samapti), JBO1(Sudhangsu), CO 58 (Sourav), JRO 204 (Suren)

Responsive to high fertility JRC 7447 (Shyamali)
Mesta Early sowing MT 150 (Nirnal), JBM 81 (Shakti), JRM5 (Shrestha),JRM-3 ( Sneha), HC583,  AMC108, AMV5 (Durga)
Late sowing AMV7 (Janardhan) and  JBM 71
Biotic stresses Foot & stem rot disease:

AMV 4 (Kalinga) AMC 108, HC 583, JBM 2004 D (Sumit)

Yellow vein mosaic disease:

Central Kenaf JBMP 2, AMV 7 (Janardhan), HS 4288, HS 7910 (Ujjal), AMV 5(Durga), AMV7 (Janardhan)

Mealy bug, spiral borer &jassids:

AMC108, JBM 2004 D (Sumit), JBM 81 (), JRM5 (Shrestha),JRM3 ( Sneha),

Abiotic stresses Water logging:

Central Kenaf JBMP 2, JBMP 4 (Utkarsh), JBM 81 (Shakti), HC583, AMC108, JBM 2004D (Sumit)

Drought:

JRR 17 (Ayush), GR 27 (Madhuri), AMV 7 (Janardhan), HS 4288, HS 7910 (Ujjal), AMV 5 (Durga), AMV7 (Janardhan)

High Biomass & Paper pulp MT 150 (Nirmal)
Fibre quality Fibre fineness:

JRKM 9 1 (Satyen), JBM 81 (Shakti)&HC583,AMV 5 (Durga),CRIJAFR5 and JRR 17 (Ayush)

Fibre tenacity:

JRM 3 (Sneha), JBMP 3 (Priya) and JBM 2004D (Sumit)

Number of jute and allied fibre crop varieties released since inception of AINPJAF

Year Number of jute and allied fibre crop varieties Total
Tossa jute White jute Roselle Kenaf Sunnhemp Ramie Flax Sisal
1954 1 2 3
1963 1 1
1966 1 1
1967 1 1 2
1971 1 1 2
1977 1 1 2
1980 1 1
1982 1 1 2
1983 1 3 4
1985 1 1 1 3
1989 1 1
1991 1 1
1992 1 1
1993 1 1
1994 1 1
1998 1 1
1999 1 1 2
2001 3 3
2002 1 1
2004 1 1
2005 1 1 1 1 4
2006 1 1
2007 2 1 3
2008 1 1
2009 4 1 1 6
2010 2 1 2 5
2011 1 1
2013 1 1 5
2015 1 1 1 1 4
2016 1 2 1 2 6
2017 2 1 3
2018 1 1 1 1 4
2019 1 3 1 1 6
2020 1 1 2
G. Total 23 24 15 13 6 2 1 1 85