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FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESKThe ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres (CRIJAF) is mandated to develop technologies to improve yield and quality of jute and allied fibre crops. Since its inception in 1936, the institute is vigilant and responsive to changing scenario through development of novel technologies and promotion of problem-solving knowledge products. The institute had been responsible for meeting the varietal requirement of the country for past eight decades. Jute varieties and production technologies developed by ICAR-CRIJAF have contributed a lot to achieve the landmark production of raw jute over 110 million bales per annum. This was made possible through introduction of high yielding varieties supported by location-specific production and protection technologies developed by the institute.

Jute agriculture is presently undergoing a transitional phase. Gradual increase in cost of production, decreasing resourcesand stiff competition from low cost synthetics affected the crops to a maximum extent.Considering the inherent bottlenecks and changing climatic scenarios, the institute had initiated novel programmeslike pre-breedings for quality fibre production, microbe mediated retting in low volume water, drought management, low cost farm implements, crop diversification, biotic and abiotic stress management etc. to meet the future research challenges.

In THIS ISSuEFrom the Director’s DeskMeetings/ Workshops/ TrainingsResearch notes• Jute and allied fibre varieties released and notified in 2016• Hosting of jute marker database (JuteMarkerdb) on the web• Effect of salt stress on some physiological characteristics of jute

(Corchorus capsularis L.) • Design modification of manual seed drill for jute-greengram

inter-cropping • Identification and characterization of differentially expressed

novel micro RNAs in jute (Corchorus capsularis L.)• Comparative performance of newer tossa jute varieties at different

locations in farmers’ field• Microbial diversity in retting water• Quantification of leaf fall and nutrient recycled in jute cultivation• Training needs assessment of tribal farm women regarding farm

activities• Effect of sulphur on performance of different varieties of jute• Registration of germplasm

PublicationRegistration of GermplasmHuman Resource DevelopmentCommercialization of TechnologiesAwards/ RecognitionsDistinguished VisitorsPromotion & Probation ClearanceSuperannuation & Transfer

EditorsS K Sarkar, S. Sarkar, C. S. Kar, M. S. Behera, S. K. Pandey and Kanti Meena

Technical AssistancePradipta Samanta

PhotographyKamal Banik

Vol. 14 (1) January-June 2016

Jaf NewsISSN 0973-0036

Chairman, Editorial CommitteeS Satpathy

Published By

Dr. P. G. KarmakarDirector, ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore, Kolkata-700120

http://www.icar.org.in

Jute and Allied Fibre Varieties Released and Notified in 2016

Ramie-R 1411 (Hazarika)Developed by clonal selection from an exotic germplasm “Florida Selection” suitable for cultivation in north-eastern states namely, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim and North Bengal. It can also perform well in intercropping with arecanut, pineapple, coconut and rubber. Its average fibre yield is 14.66 q/ha/year with potential yield of 18.74 q/ha. Gazette Notification: S.O. 112€, dated 12.01.2016.

Tossa Jute-JRO 2407 (Samapti)High yielding (33.82 q/ha) tossa jute variety with better fibre quality (TD3) suitable for entire tossa jute growing states of the country for early March sowing. Developed by modified bulk pedigree selection from a cross between KEN/SM/024 × JRO 524. Gazette Notification:S.O. 2238€, dated 29.06.2016.

White Jute-KJC 7 (Shrestha)Developed by pedigree selection from a cross between KC-1 x JRC 212 at JRS, Kendrapara, Odisha. Suitable for low lying white jute growing region of Odisha, Assam and Uttar Pradesh. Average fibre yield is 26.99 q/ha with better fibre quality in terms of fibre fineness (1.3 tex). Gazette Notification: S.O. 2238€, dated 29.06.2016.

White Jute-JRC 9057 (Ishani)Very fine (1.31 tex) fibre quality with average and potential yield of 28.06 q/ha and 30-35 q/ha respectively. Adapted to rainfed situation of West Bengal, Assam, Bihar and Odisha for March to end of April sowing. Developed by pedigree selection from a cross between JRC 698 x CIJ-121. Highly tolerant to stem rot disease. Gazette Notification: S.O. 2238€, dated 29.06.2016.

Kenaf-JRKM 9-1 (Satyen)Developed from the cross between AMC 108 × HC 583 followed by pedigree method of breeding. Highly suitable for entire mesta growing belt of the country from mid-April to end of May sowing under mid and highland rainfed situation. Average yield potential is 24.26 q/ha with better fibre quality (fineness 2.54 tex and strength 21.29 g/tex) and highly tolerant to foot and stem rot disease. Gazette Notification: S.O. 2238€, dated 29.06.2016.

R 1411 (Hazarika)

JRO 2407 (Samapti)

KJC 7 (Shresthaa)

JRC 9057 (Ishani)

JRKM 9-1 (Satyen)

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Jute and Allied Fibre Varieties Released and Notified in 2016

Kenaf-Central Kenaf JBMP 2Developed from a cross between MT 150 x MT-899 following pedigree method of breeding. It is adapted to all mesta growing belt of the country for mid-April to May sowing. Average fibre yield is 28.42 q/ha with a potential of >35.0 q/ha. It is tolerant to foot and stem rot disease and mealy bug.Gazette Notification: S.O. 2238€, dated 29.06.2016.

Roselle-Central Roselle CRIJAF R 5 (Ratna)A red pigmented variety with moderately bristled stem which is a selection from a germplasm line NSS-9863. Suitable for cultivation in all mesta growing states of the country for Mid-April to Mid-May sowing. The average fibre yield is 25.40 q/ha but it has potential to attain upto 35 q/ha fibre yield. Tolerant to major insect pests like jassids, aphids, semilooper and white fly. Gazette Notification: S.O. 2238€, dated 29.06.2016.

Central Kenaf

JBMP 2

Central Roselle

CRIJAF R 5 (Ratna)

JUTE MARKER DATABASE (JuteMarkerdb) ON THE WEBA web-based and user-friendly database on jute markers (JuteMarkerdb) was developed using the MS-SQL program ASP.NET and C sharp programming language. The information generated on 2,079 non-redundant jute markers (expressed unigene-derived SSR markers) was developed from the publicly available jute genomic resources at NCBI. Users can derive information on the primer sequences, the features of primers, the type of SSR repeats and the details of the unigene sequences from which they were derived, including the functional product they possibly code for. Users are also provided with options to customize their primer search for specific type of repeats, or the functional annotations of the unigene containing the SSR markers through query access mode. Pages to introduce the database and jute and a hyperlinked up-to-date reference related to jute genomics and biotechnology were provided for quick access of information. The database is developed for the first time in jute and allied fibre crop group to provide an easy access to the primer resources in jute for genetic studies and is expected to be updated with other functional markers from jute and allied fibres in

the future. This database can be freely accessed at http://jutemarkerdb.icar.gov.in.

D. Saha, Subhojit Datta, Asim Kumar Chakarborty and Sukla ChakarbortyICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore, Kolkata 700120

S. Mitra and S.K. PandeyAINP-JAF, ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore, Kolkata 700120

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MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS/TRAININGS etc.

Visit of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture

Meeting with Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture (PSCA) was held on 14 January, 2016 at Hotel Novotel, Kolkata. Shri Hukmdev Narayan Yadav, Chairman, PSCA, emphasized the importance of the meeting on the theme area “Comprehensive Agriculture Research based on Condition and Impact of Climate Changes to Ensure Food Security in the Country” and suggested the concerned institutes (ICAR-CRIJAF, ICAR-CIFRI), Department of Agriculture, Govt. of West Bengal to present their views on future strategies/planning to deal with the changing climatic situation.

Interaction with the Members of PSC on Agriculture

Dr. P.G. Karmakar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF replying to the queries of the Chairman, PSC on Agriculture

Celebration of Republic Day-2016Republic Day-2016 was celebrated at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore on 26 January, 2016. The celebration started with flag hosting by Dr. P.G. Karmakar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF. The Director and other senior officers of the institute emphasised the importance of the day and highlighted the hard work and dedication of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar the architect of Indian Constitution. The Director remembered the rich history and achievements of the Institute and appealed the employees to serve with full dedication for betterment of the stakeholders and the country.

Dr. P.G. Karmakar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF is addressing the staffs on Republic Day

Staffs and their family members celebrating Republic Day

12th Annual Group Meeting of AInP on Jute and Allied Fibres

The 12th Annual Group Meeting of All India Network Project on Jute and Allied Fibres was organized during 03-04, February 2016 at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishvavidyalay, Kalyani, West Bengal in which Scientists from various cooperating centres as well as CRIJAF Scientists participated. During the Group Meeting six varieties namely, BCCO-6 and KRO-4 of tossa jute, BCCC-1 and NCJ-28-10 of white jute

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The Chairman expressed concern about the increment of air temperature and sea level rise in last 45 years with some quantifiable data. He emphasized for fixing short, medium and long term planning for anticipated climatic change condition in general and high temperature in particular. Other members of PSCA also expressed their views and advocated the future anticipated planning to carry out research in the context of these changes

(Source: S.K. Sarkar, In-charge PME cell).

MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS/TRAININGS

and AHS-216 and AHS-230 of roselle were identified for central release.

(Source: S. Mitra and S.K. Pandey, AINP JAF).

Inaugural session of the Group meeting

Foundation Day of ICAR-CRIJAF Celebrated‘Institute Foundation Day’ was celebrated on 9 February, 2016. Sports and game competition was organized among the staff and their family members and the winners were awarded with prizes. On this occasion, B.C. Kundu Memorial Lecture on “Plant Architecture” was delivered by Prof. S.K. Datta, Vice Chancellor, Vishwa Bharati University.

Prof. S. K. Datta, Vice Chancellor, Biswa Bharti University delivering the B.C. Kundu Memorial Lecture

Dr. P.G. Karmakar, Director and other staffs of ICAR-CRIJAF during the Foundation Day Sports

Celebration of International Women DayThe Womens cell of ICAR-CRIJAF organised the celebration of International Women’s Day 2016 on 8th March 2016. In this event, 60 farm women including tribal women from near by villages had participated. The entrepreneurs trained by the institute who had taken up various activities were rewarded on this occasion. The tribal farm women were sensitised about the importance of various enterprises like value addition on jute, mushroom production, poultry and duckery in the training programme on “Gender sensitisation and technology empowerment”. The proactive women entrepreneurs were awarded in this occasion.

(Source: Shamna, A, Chairman, Women Cell)

A tribal women entrepreneur is being rewarded by Dr. P.G. Karmakar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF

Research Advisory Committee MeetingThe Research Advisory Committee Meeting of ICAR-CRIJAF was held at the institute for two days during 21-22 March, 2016 under the Chairmanship of Prof. S.K. Sanyal, an eminent Soil Scientists & former Vice Chancellor, BCKV. Other distinguished members of the RAC were Dr. K.K. Satpathy, former Director, ICAR-NIRJAFT, Dr. K. Ramaraju, Director, Centre for Plant Protection Studies, TNAU,

Prof. S.K. Sanyal, Chairman, RAC addressing the Scientists



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Dr. R.K. Singh ADG (CC), ICAR and Dr. M.A.A. Baig, Professor, OUAT. Dr. P.K. Das former professor, BCKV was also present as special invitee Dr. D.K. Kundu, Head, Crop Production Division and Member Secretary, RAC assisted the Chairman for conducting the meeting. ATR and progress during 2015-16 were discussed. The committee recommended the important issues related to JAF which were approved by the council.

(Source: S.K. Sarkar, In-charge PME Cell)

Dr. P.G. Karmakar, Director, deliberating in the RAC meeting

Institute Research Council MeetingThe Institute Research Council (IRC) Meeting of ICAR-CRIJAF was held for 3 days on 16 & 30 April and 5 July, 2016 at CRIJAF, Nilgunj. Dr. S.K. Sarkar, Member Secretary, IRC, welcomed Dr. P.G. Karmakar, the Chairman, IRC & Director, of ICAR-CRIJAF, HODs and all the scientists of the institute. In his introductory remarks, Dr. P.G. Karmakar, Chairman, IRC &

Dr. P.G. Karmakar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF chairing the IRC Meeting

Presentation of Scientists during the IRC Meeting

Director, ICAR-CRIJAF, complimented all the HODs/incharges and scientists to hold the DRC meetings before IRC and orient research programme in light with the recommendation of RAC, 2016. The chairman complimented Dr. C. Biswas and Dr. Anil Kumar for getting two ICAR-extramural projects and requested all the scientists to peruse for externally funded projects due to limitation of financial support from the institute budget. Dr. Jiban Mitra, Dr. D.K. Kundu and Dr. S. Satpathy, HODs informed the house that Council’s direction as well as RAC recommendation was followed during formulation of new research projects at divisional level meeting (DRC).

(Source: S.K. Sarkar, In-charge PME Cell).

Swachhata PakhwaraAs per the directives of Government of India, “Swachhata Pakhwara” under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was organized

“Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” was organized at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore during 16-30th May, 2016

Observance of “Swachhta Pakhwara” at RRS, Sorbhog

Observance of “Swachhta Pakhwara” in Goaldaha village of Swarupnagar block


at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore during 16-30th May, 2016. The campaign started with “Swachhta” pledge administered by Dr. P.G. Karmakar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF to all the staff. He directed to chalk out plan for successful campaign in the local villages and school as well. Director along with Dr. S. Satpathy, Chairman, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Committee led the staff for cleaning the campus. The programme was coordinated by Dr. R.K. Naik, Senior Scientist & in-charge Estate and Maintenance Cell of ICAR-CRIJAF. Similar programme was also conducted at RRS, Sorbhog and in the village of Goaldaha under Swarupnagar block of North 24 Parganas.

(Source: S. Sarkar, In-charge Agril. Extn.).

Visit of Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary, DARE and DG, ICAR, new Delhi

Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra,Secretary, DARE and DG, ICAR visited ICAR-CRIJAF on 15 June, 2016. He was accompanied by Dr. J.K. Jena, DDG (Fishery Sciences), ICAR, Dr. P.G. Karmakar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF welcomed the Hon’ble DG, ICAR and presented a brief account of achievements of the institute. Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Hon’ble DG, ICAR addressed the staff members of ICAR-CRIJAF and congratulated the scientists of the institute for development of various technologies like HYVs of jute, CRIJAF-SONA and the jute genomic studies. However, he underlined the following issues for immediate attention:

Welcome of Hon’ble DG, ICAR by Director, ICAR-CRIJAF

Hon’ble DG, is discussing with Scientists

Utilization of germplasm: Diversity of jute germplasm is quite high, but the diversity in jute varieties are extremely low which implies the verities are almost sister lines. He emphasized the maximum use of germplasm through conventional and molecular breeding techniques for improvement in fibre productivity and quality (fineness). He desired for a brainstorming session in this regard.

Development of efficient mutants of retting microbes: Works on different isolates of microbial retting consortia (CRIJAF-SONA) especially to develop efficient mutants to protect the technology in future.

Utilization of molecular information: Hon’ble DG, ICAR congratulated the scientists for determination of jute genome size and establishment of RAD-SNP linkage map and emphasized to translate these information in a fruitful manner for the improvement of the crop.

Field visit of Hon’ble DG, ICAR at ICAR-CRIJAF


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Water use efficiency: To cope up the situation of water stress, Hon’ble DG emphasized to improve the water use efficiency of jute through exploitation of germplasms as well as other techniques.

Biomass conversion: Jute is utilizing huge quantity of atmospheric CO2 to produce biomass within very short time. Conversion of this biomass into useful resource as well as improvement in soil health is the need of the hour.

Jute based intercropping: To maximize the return in unit space and time he advocated the practice of jute based intercropping especially with pulses in a sustainable manner.

Release of publications by Hon’ble DG, ICAR and dignitaries

Hon’ble DG, ICAR is questioning about CRIJAF-SONA

Virus mediated growth promotion: Basic studies on virus mediated growth promotion in jute and allied fibre crops are to be perused.

Linkage and transfer of technologies: Hon’ble DG, emphasized to establish a strong linkage between industry-farmers-policy makers for their specific requirement and large scale promotional strategies. Krishi Vigyan Kendras are to be involved for transfer of technologies in a bigger way.

(Source: S.K. Sarkar, I/c PME Cell)

Review Meeting Chaired by Shri Radhamohan Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, GOI at Hotel Lalit Great Eastern, KolkataA review meeting was held at Hotel Lalit Great Eastern, Kolkata on 21.06.2016 under the chairmanship of Shri. Radha Mohan Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, GOI. Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR welcomed the Minister and Heads/incharges/co-ordinators of the ICAR Institutes, Regional Stations, State Agricultural Universities and KVKs.In the meeting hon’ble Minister expressed his interest to develop infrastructural facilities of the Regional Station of CISH at Malda so that it can start its activities in full swing. He urged for strengthening of manpower in all the ICAR institutes and its regional stations and emphasized the KVKs to increase the area under pulses and oilseeds through different programmes. He encouraged implementation of different central schemes like Lab to Land, Fasal Bima Yojana, Integrated Farming and Soil Health Card in collaboration with State Government, and to minimize arsenic contamination in Boro rice and vegetables. The Minister expressed his concern for speedy implementation of different Central schemes and use of electronic media as well as online services (KRISHI PORTAL) for the benefit of farming community.

(Source: S.K. Sarkar, I/c PME Cell)

Visit of Mr. naba Kumar Sarania, MP (Lok Sabha) at Ramie Research Station, Sorbhog

Mr. Naba Kumar Sarania, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), Kokrajhar Lok Sabha Constituency visited Ramie Research Station, Sorbhog, District Barpeta, Assam on 16-02-2016.

Hon’ble MP is discussing with the staff at RRS, Sorbhog


Shri Radhamohan Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare chairing the Review Meeting


Training Programme for Jharkhand Jute FarmersA 5-days training programme on ‘Patsan evam samwargiya unnant resha utpadan taknike’ (Improved production technology for jute and allied fibres) for 25 trainees from Pakur district of Jharkhand was organized during 4-8 January, 2016 at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore.

Trainees and the experts in a photo session

Dr. Jiban Mitra, Head, Crop Improvement Division distributing Certificates to the trainees

Lectures/practical sessions on role of improved seed, improved retting of jute through CRIJAF Sona, integrated weed management of jute and mesta, mechanical extraction of jute fibre were imparted by the scientists during the entire training programme. Majority of them (75%) expressed satisfaction over the training particularly for the course material. The trainees felt that it was a good educational experience.

(Source: S. Sarkar, I/c Agril. Extn.).

Training on Improve Production Technology of Ramie

Two trainings for tribal farmer were organized under TSP during 6-8 January and 28-30 January, 2016 at Ramie Research Station, Sorbhog. The training programme was attended by 40 participants including women farmers and educated tribal youth of Tura (Meghalaya) and Uttar Burikhamar of Chirang district (BTAD), Assam. The trainings

were coordinated by Dr. Amarpreet Singh and Mr. Monu Kumar. The content consists of overview of the crop and its planting material and planting techniques, utility and potential of ramie for social and economic betterment of the farmers, diversified uses of ramie, improved genotypes and cultivars of ramie, weed management, insect pest and diseases of ramie and their management.

(Source: Amarpreet Singh and Monu Kumar, RRS, Sorbhog)

Participants of training on improved production technology of ramie

Model Training Course (MTC) on ‘Improved Method of Soil nutrient and Weed Management in Jute and Allied Fibre Crops for Sustainable Crop Production’The training was organized during 11-18 January, 2016 at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore for State Agricultural Officers, Scientists of AINP-JAF Centres, and eligible Technical Officers of the institute. Twenty five officers participated and learned about improved method of soil nutrient and weed management in jute and allied fibre crops for sustainable crop production. The training was coordinated by Dr. Shamna, A, Scientist, Agriculture Extension.

(Source: Shamna A.)

Dr. P.G. Karmakar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF addressing the trainees in the inaugural session


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Field Day cum Capacity Building on Soil Test and Target Yield Approach for Increased Crop ProductivityTo popularize the importance of soil test based fertilizer application for improved crop productivity among tribal farmers, a field day cum capacity building programme was organized on February 27, 2016 under TSP of ICAR-AICRP (STCR) at Dakshin Brahmapur village of Haringhata block, Nadia district. Fifty Tribal farmers including 16 women farmers from 8 villages of Nadia and North 24-Parganas district participated in the event. Besides, different facets of soil testing and soil health, the farmers were provided hands on training on collection of soil samples. Dr. A.R. Saha, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CRIJAF stressed on the importance of soil testing and STCR based nutrient management. Dr. Pradip Dey, Project Coordinator (STCR) explained the soil health card scheme and targeted yield approach for improving crop productivity and maintaining soil health. Dr. B. Majumdar emphasised on the use of organics and biofertilizers as a part of IPNS based STCR approach. Dr. S.P. Mazumdar, gave a practical demonstration on collection of soil samples. An exhibition of better quality jute fibres was also arranged. The farmers also interacted with scientists for different queries.

(Source A.R. Saha, Principal Scientist)

Hands on training on collection of soil samples

A woman tribal beneficiary farmer sharing her experience

Training on ‘Maintenance and Repairing of Farm Machineries’

Training programme on ‘Maintenance and repairing of farm machineries’ was organized during 27-29 January, 2016 at

ICAR-CRIJAF for entrepreneurship development among tribal youths under Tribal Sub Plan (TSP). Twenty-seven tribal youths from Makaltala, Farmania, Paschim Shimla and Ghoshpur villages of North 24 Parganas participated in this training programme. During the 3 days programme beneficiaries were given hands-on training on operation, maintenance and repair of irrigation pump sets, sowing and weeding, plant protection, harvest and post-harvest equipments and power tiller including agro-techniques in farm and farm machinery management and their cost of operation. The training facilitated the trainees to improve their skill on operation, maintenance and minor repair of farm equipments at field level to save the cost and time. The whole programme was conducted & coordinated by Dr. R.K. Naik, Senior Scientist, Agricultural Engineering.

(Source: R.K. Naik).

Repair and maintenance of irrigation pump

Operation and maintenance of power tiller

Training Programme on ‘Practical Approaches for Management of Insect Pests and Diseases in Jute

and Allied Fibres Crops’The training programme on “Practical Approaches for Management of Insect Pests and Diseases in jute and Allied Fibre Crops” was organized by ICAR-CRIJAF under Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) during 18-20th February, 2016. Total of 50 tribal farmers from Makaltala, Farmania and Ghoshpur



villages of North 24 Parganas district participated in this training. Topics related to the practical approaches for pest and disease management including identification and management of important weeds in jute and allied fibre crops, extension oriented participatory approach for insect pest management, maintenance of spraying and dusting equipments and utilization of agro-wastes for mushroom cultivation were delivered in this training. It is noteworthy to mention that the participants were satisfied with the programme.

(Source: B.S. Gotyal, Scientist).

Dr. P.G. Karmakar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF addressing and encouraging the trainees

Field Day on Ramie CultivationField Day on Ramie Cultivation was organised for the farmers of Barpeta and Chirang (BTAD) districts of Assam and Tura, West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya on 20 February, 2016 at Ramie Research Station, Sorbhog, Assam under ICAR Seed project. The Agriculture Officers from Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Meghalaya also participated in this field day.

(Source: Amarpreet Singh, Scientist).

Training on Production Technologies for JuteTraining on ‘Production Technologies for Jute’ under TMJ-TSP was organized by ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore, during 3-5 March, 2016. A total of 51 participants from Makaltala,

Participants of ramie field day

Farmania, Ghoshpur, Dighirpar, Paschim Simla actively participated in the training programme. Dr. P.G. Karmakar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF, Dr. Jiban Mitra, Head, Division of Crop Improvement, Dr. D.K. Kundu, Head, Division of Crop Production, Dr. Sitangshu Sarkar, Scientist-in-Charge, Agri. Extension Section & Dr. B. Majumdar, Coordinator, TMJ project addressed the farmers and highlighted the importance of the training programme in perspective of production technologies of jute. A total of 12 lectures on crop production aspects were delivered by the scientists of ICAR-CRIJAF and a lab and field visit was also organized.

(Source: S. Sarkar, I/c Agril. Extn.).

Inaugural session of the training programme

Participants of the training

Training on Potential of new Varieties of JuteA training programme was conducted on “Potential of new varieties of jute” on 16.03.2016 at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore under TMJ-TSP. A total of 54 tribal farmers from Ghoshpur village of Baduria block and Farmania and Makaltala village

Dr. P.G. Karmakar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF addressing the trainees


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of Habra block attended the training programme. The training programme constituted of one guest lecture and three in house lectures. Dr. Nasim Ali, Associate Professor, BCKV, Mohanpur, delivered a presentation on “Utilization of new varieties for increasing crop production” explaining the role of new varieties in productivity enhancement. Dr. Amit Bera, ICAR-CRIJAF explained fibre quality parameters of new varieties. He stressed on efficient retting for maintaining quality parameters of new jute varieties. Dr. Pratik Satya, Senior Scientist, ICAR-CRIJAF described the use of innovative implements for improving crop productivity of new varieties. Finally Dr. A. K. Ghorai, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CRIJAF explained the agronomic management practices suitable for new jute varieties including the use of seed drill and CRIJAF nail weeder.

(Source: P. Satya)

Dr. Nasim Ali and Dr. P. Satya interacting with farmers

Training on Entrepreneurship Development among Tribal Farm Women

A 6-day training programme on “Making of fancy jute bags” was organized for entrepreneurship development among tribal farm women from 21.3.2016 to 26.3.2016 at ICAR-CRIJAF. Twenty five tribal farm women from Makaltala and Farmania villages participated in this training programme. During this 6-days programme beneficiaries were given hands-on training for making bags out of jute fabric. The

Trainee women are learning jute bag making

training helped the trainees to improve the skill of making bags from jute fabrics which enhances the value and cost of the product for better return.

(Source: Shamna A.)

The trainees are displaying their certificate and products

Training and Demonstration on Seed Drill and Improved Jute Cultivation at nagaon and Barpera,

AssamTraining and demonstration on line sowing of jute by seed drill and improved jute cultivation was organized in Nagaon and Barpeta for 168 jute farmers under Jute-ICARE programme. The programme was very fruitful for farmers for integrated crop management.

Farmers’ Training in Dakshin Dinajpur under TSPFor enhancing livelihood security of tribal farmers of Tapan block of Dakshin Dinajpur district, improved package of practices for jute cultivation developed by ICAR-CRIJAF were demonstrated in farmers field. Training was conducted on 7th June, 2016 at DCRAS (an NGO), Hazrabari in Tapan block of Dakshin Dinajpur. In the training programme 50 tribal jute farmers actively participated. Farmers were quite enthusiastic and interacted with the Scientists of CRIJAF regarding weed management including intercultural



operations, nutrient management, insect pest & disease management and retting.

Farmers’ training on improved jute production technology under Tribal Sub Plan (TSP)

ICAR-CRIJAF organized farmers training programme on improved jute production technology in collaboration with the State Department of Agriculture, Govt. of West Bengal on 8th June and 9th June 2016 at Nowpara Teor Samaj Kalyan Samiti, Hili and F.P. School, Paschim Govindapur in Kumarganj block of Dakshin Dinajpur respectively. In these training programmes total 177 tribal and jute farmers actively participated and learnt about the improved technologies of jute production. The farmers expressed eagerness to learn and interacted with the Scientists of CRIJAF regarding various jute production and protection technologies. In the farmers training Dr. S. Sarkar and Dr. B. Majumdar of ICAR-CRIJAF, Dr. Jyotirmoy Biswas, Deputy Director of Agriculture (DDA), Dakshin Dinajpur, Dr. Sekhar Biswas, DDA (Water Management), Mr. Akash Saha, Asstt. Director of Agriculture (ADA), Hili block educated and trained the farmers about improved jute production technologies. Mr. Soumyadip Sarkar, WBCS (Exe), BDO, Hili block, Sri Sirap Mondal, Vice-President, Hili Panchayet, Sri Amulya Ratan Biswas, President and Sri Ajit Kumar Sarkar, Secretary, Nowpara, Teor Samaj Kalyan Samiti, Rainagar, Hili encouraged the farmers to adopt improved jute production technologies and scientific agriculture with maintenance of

Dr. Jyotirmoy Biswas, DDA, Dakshin Dinajpur interacted with the tribal farmers

soil health. In Paschim Govindapur Dr. S. Sarkar and Dr. B. Majumdar of ICAR-CRIJAF, Mr. Anwarul Islam, Asstt. Director of Agriculture (ADA), Kumarganj block, Mr. Sanjit Roy, BTM, and Mr. Subhankar Pakhira, ATM, ATMA, Kumarganj block educated and trained the farmers about improved jute production technologies.

(Source: S. Sarkar, I/c Agril. Extn.)

BDO, Hili block distributed CRIJAF Nail Weeder to the tribal farmers of Hili, Dakshin Dinajpur

Dr. B. Majumdar replying farmers queries

Farmers’ Training and Demonstration of Improved Microbial Jute Retting Technology at Astara Village,

Hooghly under Jute-ICAREThe training and demonstration was conducted on 30 June, 2016 for 196 jute farmers of Astara village in Hooghly district. Dr. B. Majumdar explained the methods of using the retting technology and also informed them the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ to follow the technology. Dr. S. Sarkar deliberated about the need of quality jute fibres and the ease and economic benefit involved in the improved microbial jute retting technology using CRIJAF Sona. Demonstration of the jute retting technology was conducted in a pond in the Astara village where the jute farmers could see the steps involved in application of CRIJAF SONA. The whole programme was covered by All India Radio, and widely publicised by local press and media.

(Source: B. Majumder)


RESEARCH NOTES

Effect of Salt Stress on Some Physiological Characteristics of Jute (Corchorus capsularis L.)Five selected varieties were evaluated with five levels of salinity (0, 100,150,200 and 250 mM NaCl) in a glass house.Increase in NaCl concentration levels rendered great reduction in physiological parameters such as protein and potassium content in the leaves, but accumulation of proline and sodium content being increased with increasing NaCl concentrations levels. Salt stress gradually inhibited accumulation of protein in the leaves. The highest protein (10 mg/ml) was accumulated in JRC-532 under control condition.With increasing level of salt concentration protein content decreased. Among different tested varieties, NaCl treatment induced an increase in proline content in leaves. The highest proline content was documented in JRC-532 (5.5 μ mol g-1 f.w) and JRC-321(4.9 μ mol g-1 f.w) at 250 mM NaCl. (Fig. 1)The presence of NaCl in the rooting medium induced increase in Na+ concentration in leaves. The Na+ contents significantly increased, whereas the K+ content decreased by the salt treatment. K+ concentration in the leaves of all the tested varieties significantly decreased in response to NaCl concentration imposed. The highest values of K+ ions were recorded in variety JRC-321 leaves under control condition (38 mg g-1 dry weight). The accumulation of salt ions could play a pivotal role in osmotic adjustment, in stressed jute plants. The presence of NaCl in the rooting medium caused a disturbance in membrane permeability expressed

Fig. 1 Effect of salt stress on different biochemical properties of jute plant

by an increase in solute leakage. The study revealed that varieties like JRC-532 and JRC-321 showed relatively better performance against salt stress than other tested varieties and the variety JRC-519 was found most susceptible to salt stress.

M. Ramesh Naik, U.K. Mandal, D. Barman, Maruthi, R.T., V. Ramesh Babu, Mukesh Kumar and D.K. Kundu

ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore

Design Modification of Manual Seed Drill for Jute-Green gram IntercroppingFor sowing of greengram as inter crop with jute, the existing 4-row seed drill was modified as multi-crop seed drill. The existing straight furrow openers of the seed drill were modified to hoes for easy movement in the soil during operation. An extra seed box was fitted for sowing jute with moong simultaneously in alternate rows.

Modified seed drill in operation

The modified seed drill has 5-rows in the one meter seed box shaft (3-row for jute and 2-row for moong) with row to row spacing of 20 cm each. The Department of Agriculture, Govt. of West Bengal has procured the modified seed drill for conducting large scale FLD on Jute-Moong intercrop in 24 Parganas (N) and Murshidabad Districts.

Jute and green gram crop

R.K. Naik and A.K. GhoraiICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore

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Identification and Characterization of Differentially Expressed Novel Micro RNAs in Jute (Corchorus capsularis L.)

Novel defence related miRNAs activated upon challenged inoculation with stem rot pathogen Macrophomina phaseolina were identified in jute.About a total of 15.7 million reads were generated from a resistant line with the read length of 1×50 bp. Nine mature novel microRNAs which passed Minimum Free Energy (MFE Kcal/mol) criteria were identified. Target site and secondary structures were predicted and most of them showed ubiquitination and selective autophagy activity with high expression value. The sequence of jute miR-845b superfamily was found identical to that of Arabidopsis thaliana except at 18th position, but unlike in A. thaliana it targets the coding sequence for the

P-loop motif in the mRNA sequences for disease resistance proteins with nucleotide binding site (NBS) and leucine-rich repeat (LRR) motifs. In-silico analysis suggested that miR-845b and miR-166 superfamily provided NBS-LRR and ROS mediated defence and subsequently expression of novel microRNAs with selective autophagy activity enabled multi-layered defence cascade against M. phaseolina in jute.

Chinmay Biswas and Piyali DeyICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore

Comparative Performance of newer tossa Jute Varieties at Different Locations in Farmers’ FieldField experiments were conducted for 2 years during 2013-14 and 2014-15 to study the comparative performance of newer olitorius (tossa) jute varieties in farmers’ fields located at Murshidabad (Beldanga), Nadia (Haringhata), North 24 Parganas (Habra), Hooghly (Singur) and Burdwan (Galsi). The tossa jute varieties considered for the study were JRO 204 (Suren), JRO 2407 (Samapti), Co 58 (Sourav) and JROM1 (Pradip).

the fibre yield obtained at Beldanga, Murshidabad (31.83 q/ha), Habra-1, North 24 Parganas (31.65 q/ha), Galsi, Burdwan (30.78 q/ha) and Singur, Hooghly (29.57 q/ha) (Fig). It may be concluded that, the choice of tossa jute variety can be JRO 204 (popularly known as Suren) as the said variety gave the highest mean fibre productivity of (30.87 to 32.53 q/ha) for all intensively jute growing districts of West Bengal.

Fig. 2 Plant height (cm) of tossa jute varieties at different growth stages

At 42 days after sowing (DAS) the mean plant height (PH) of JRO 204 was the highest (98.5 cm) followed by the PH of CO 58 (93.5 cm). At harvest, among the tested varieties the highest PH was recorded in case of JRO 204 (347.5 cm) (Fig. 2)Regarding the productivity of newer tossa jute varieties, JRO 204 had highest mean productivity of 32.53 q/ha followed by CO 58 (31.13 q/ha), JROM-1 (31.03 q/ha), and JRO 2407 (30.92 q/ha) (Fig. 3 & 4). The highest fibre yield of JRO 204 was attributed mainly for its higher plant height (347.5 cm) at harvest. Irrespective of variety, the highest jute productivity was obtained at Haringhata, Nadia (33.18 q/ha) followed by

Fig. 3 Performance of different tossa jute varieties in terms of fibre yield (q/ha) in farmers’ fields

Fig. 4 Fibre yield (q/ha) of tossa jute at different locations in farmers’ fields

Sitangshu Sarkar, S K Jha, Shailesh Kumar, Shamna A, B Majumdar, C Biswas and B S Gotyal

ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore


RESEARCH NOTES

Microbial Diversity in Retting WaterThe microbial diversity data of retting water samples clearly indicated that till 8 hrs incubation the predominant species were pectin and xylan degraders. After 24 hours of incubation, amino acids (L-serine and L-asparagine) degradermicrobes were predominant. Retting water samples of Nadia district recorded higher pectinolytic, xylanolytic and ligninolytic bacterial cfu compared to other districts under study. Lignin degrading bacteria isolated from the retting water were studied for their ligninolytic potential by their ability to utilize aromatic lignin-monomers as sole carbon source. The capacity of isolated strains to decolourize ligninolytic indicator dyes (methylene blue,

azure-B, congo red, toluidine blue) was also determined. The decolonization by the strains was higher with azure-B and toluidine blue agar medium. These isolates were then tested for their extracellular laccase enzyme production capacity. Strain 12 recorded maximum enzyme activity up to 8 days of incubation and was the highest producer of laccase compared to all other strains under study.

B. Majumdar, A. R. Saha, S. Sarkar, S.K. Jha, S.K. Sarkar and S. Paul Mazumdar

ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore, Kolkata 700120

Quantification of Leaf Fall and Nutrient Recycled in Jute CultivationJute which is grown in pre-kharif season prior to nutrient exhaustive crop rice, sheds its senescence leaves during growing season which contain substantial amount of nutrients. Quantification of leaf fall at harvest- and their nutrient content are necessary so that amount of nutrients applied for succeeding crop may be adjusted accordingly. The jute senescence leaf fall (SLF) was collected on jute hessians spread in inter row space of crop of 1.0 m2 (4 rows of jute; 50-55 plant/m2) from 16 places of 1000 m2 crop area. The amount of total SLF was recorded to the tune of 9.28 ± 0.49 q/ha up to 105 DAS. Jute defoliated leaves (DL) collected when jute plant kept for 3-4 day in field after harvest. The weight of DL was recorded to be 18.6 ± 1.03 q/ha (Fig. 5). The total dry weight of leaves both SLF and DL was recorded to the tune of 27.9±0.98 q/ha. The N, P and K content of SLF varied from 0.3 to 1.6%, 0.2 to 1.2% and 0.75-2.79%, respectively, which added about 13.52 N, 10 P and 11.76 K/ha to the soil. Nutrients content of defoliated (DL) leaves were 1.6-2.5% N, 0.7-1.18% P and 1.9-2.94% K, which added about 39.8 N, 29.9 P and 42.5 K/ha to the soil when harvested plants were kept in the field for defoliation. The total amount of nutrients i.e. 53.4 N, 39.5 P and 54 K/ha is added to the soil in jute cultivation by both SLF and DL.

Fallen senecese leaves of jute Collection of jute leaf fall from inter-row of jute

Jute bundles kept in field for leaf shedding after harvest

Fig. 5 Amount of leaf fall and nutrients (N, P and K) recycled in jute cultivation at different crop growth stages

Mukesh Kumar, S. Mitra, B. Majumdar and D. K. KunduICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore

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Training needs Assessment of Tribal Farm Women Regarding Farm ActivitiesTraining needs of tribal farm women were assessed at Makaltala village of North 24 Parganas as part of the livelihood security enhancement of the tribal farmers and farm women. The preliminary survey showed that training on integrated disease management was the most sought after by the farm women followed by water management, integrated nutrient management (INM) and integrated pest

Shamna A., S.K. Jha, Shailesh Kumar and S. SarkarICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore

management (IPM). The requirement of training on the other activities like weed management, seed production and integrated farming are also essential.

Jute Grower’s Feedback Regarding CRIJAF nail WeederAll the participating jute growers used to follow manual method for management of composite types of weeds which is expensive and time consuming. As the demonstration of CRIJAF Nail Weeder was done in the farmer’s field they were asked to respond on time required for operation, saving of cost, saving in labour and drudgery reduction (Fig. 6).

early stage of weed emergence i.e. maximum 5 to 15 days after sowing of jute seed. It also reduced the dependency of herbicidal application of Quizalofop ethyl (5% EC). It was quite effective in other line sown crops also. Overall response of jute growers revealed that 85.71 % were ‘satisfied’ to ‘very satisfied’ category and none of them were in the category of ‘not satisfied’.

Fig. 6 Advantages of CRIJAF Nail Weeder as perceived by the jute growers (n=35

Line arrangement in broadcast jute by Nail Weeder

Jute growers realised that there was saving of at least 50-75 mandays/ha through mechanical weeding. Use of CRIJAF Nail Weeder (5-15 DAS) helped to reduce expenditure on manual weeding by 50-60% which is equivalent to saving of ` 12,600- 15,000/ha. It required less time to operate in the

Shailesh Kumar, Shamna A., S.K. Jha, Sarkar, S. and R.K. NaikICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore

Effect of Sulphur Application on Performance of Fibre Yield of Different Varieties of JuteThe increase in sulphate sulphur rates from 0 to 45 kg S ha-1 progressively increased the fibre yield, plant height and basal diameter of jute and application of 45 kg S ha-1 resulted in maximum yield. Large genotypic differences were found in almost all the major parameters (crop height, basal diameter, fibre yields, N, P, K and S uptake and use efficiency). The varieties differed in their fibre yield, N, P, K and S removal with maximum in JRO 204 and lowest in JRO-8432. Increasing the S application significantly increased the S uptake by the crop over the control and application of 45 kg S ha-1 had the highest S uptake (Fig. 7).The agronomic efficiency and apparent sulphur recovery decreased with increase in levels of sulphate but the percent response increased with increasing sulphate application. Application of 45 kg S ha-1 was found to be more remunerative. Farmer’s awareness should be increased for

using S fertilisers for augmenting fibre yield, and better production sustainability.

S. P. Mazumdar, D. K. Kundu, Ranjan Kumar Dey, A.R. Saha, B. Majumdar and Swapnanjali Sasmal

ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore, Kolkata 700120

Fig. 7 Yield of different varieties of jute as affected by sulphur application


RESEARCH NOTES

Economic Feasibility of Integrating Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants for growing in the Interspace of Sisal Plantation

The income from intercrops grown in inter row space of double rowed sisal plantation can be enhanced by adopting crop diversification through integration of rainfed traditional crops with high value medicinal crops in rotation. Spices, medicinal and aromatic plants like dill seed (Anethum graveolens), isabgol (Planta goovata), ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), asalio (Lepidium sativum) and seena (Cassia angustifolia) were raised in rotation after harvest of conventional kharif crops viz. maize, ragi, cluster bean, calocasia and okra, respectively and were compared with prevailing maize-horsegram cropping system. The integration of isabgol with ragi recorded highest net return of ` 34,860 ha-1 with B-C ratio 2.98 followed by cluster bean-ashwagandha, calocassia-asalio with net income of ` 29,720 ha-1 and ` 26,490 ha-1 and B-C ratio of 2.62 and 2.54, respectively. Similarly, maize-dill seed and okra-seena

recorded net income of ̀ 24,700 ha-1 and ̀ 22,420 ha-1 with B-C ratio of 2.46 and 2.32, respectively compared to traditional maize-horse gram cropping system with net income of ` 19,880 ha-1 with B : C Ratio of 1.76. Performance of all the crops was better with recommended dose of fertilizer along with 5 t FYM ha-1 compared to only recommended dose of fertilizer. Moreover, the yield of base crops was higher in intercropping system compared to the sole crops in all treatments. It is concluded that integration of spices, medicinal and aromatic plants with traditional crops in rotation will enhance the production of crops in demand, increase income of the farmers and contribute to optimum use of natural resources. The study established that in arid and semi-arid regions isabgol can be grown profitably after ragi in rotation in the interspace of sisal plantations.

Isabgol Ragi

Cluster Bean Ashwagandha

Calocassia Asalio

Field view of spices, medicinal and aromatic plants in sisal interspaces

M.S. Behera, D. K. Kundu, S. Satpathy and A. K. JhaICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore

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PUBLICATIONS

Research PapersBasu, T., Satya, P., Sarkar, D., Kar, C. S., Mitra, J. and Karmakar, P.G.

(2016).Organelle genetic diversity in a global collection of jute (Corchorus capsularis and C. olitorius, Malvaceae). South African Journal of Botany, 103: 54-60.

Biswas, C., Dey, P., Selvarajan, R., Bera, A., Mitra, S. and Satpathy, S. (2016).First report of corchorus golden mosaic virus (CoGMV) infecting ramie (Boehmeria nivea) in India.Plant Disease, 100(2): 541.

Chaudhary, B., Tripathi, M.K., Pandey, S.K., Bhandari, H.R., Meena, D.R. and Prajapati, S.P. (2016).Traditional cultivation of sunnhemp (Crotalaria juncea) in eastern India. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 86(3): 369-372.

Choudhary, S.B., Kumar, M., Chowdhury, I., Singh, R.K., Pandey, S.P., Sharma, H.K. and Karmakar, P.G. (2016). An efficient and cost effective method of RNA extraction from mucilage, phenol and secondary metabolite rich bark tissue of tossa jute (C. olitorius L.) actively developing phloem fiber. 3Biotech, DOI 10.1007/s13205-016-0415-9.

Chowdhury, H., Gotyal, B.S., Selvaraj, K and Sarkar, S.K. (2016). Bio-efficacy of plant extracts on stem rot, Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goid and Bihar hairy caterpillar, Spilosoma obliqua Walker in jute crop. Journal of Applied and Natural Sciences, 8(1): 191-195.

De, R.K. (2016). Comparison of three methods (leaf, soil and stem) of inoculation for stem rot of jute (Corchorus olitorius L. and C. capsularis L.) caused by Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goid. Journal of Mycopathological Research, 54(1): 59-63.

Gotyal, B.S., De, R.K., Selvaraj, K., Satpathy, S., Kumar, Mukesh and Meena, P.N. (2016). Effect of nitrogenous fertilizers on yellow mite infestation in Corchorus spp. Journal of Environmental Biology, 37(3): 431-436.

Kumar, M., Ghorai, A. K., Mitra, S., Majumdar, B., Naik, M. R. and Kundu, D. K. (2016). Productivity and resource use efficiency of different jute based cropping systems under nutrient and crop residue management practices. Journal of AgriSearch, 3(2): 76-81.

M. S. Behera, D. K. Kundu, S. Satpathy, A. K. Jha, Amarpreet Singh and Ranjan Kumar, Nayak. 2016. Evaluation of MAPs and Spices taken after jute: Scope and opportunities of medicinal and aromatic plants and spices in jute seed based cropping system. Indian Journal of Ecology.Accepted on 14-01-2016 for publication in Indian Journal of Ecology.

Majumdar, B., Saha, S., Saha, A.R. and Sarkar, S. (2016). Interactive effect of sulphur and nitrogen on fibre yield, nutrient uptake and quality of jute (Chorcorus olitorius), Environment and Ecology, 34 (3A): 1144-1149.

Saha, D., Gowda, M.V.C., Arya, L., Verma, M., Bansal, K.C. (2016).

Genetic and genomic resources of small millets. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences, 35(1): 56-79.

Saha, D., Rana, R.S., Arya, L., Verma, M., Gowda, M.V.C., Upadhyaya, H.D. (2016).Genetic polymorphisms among and between blast disease resistant and susceptible finger millet, Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.Plant Genetic Resources, DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1479262116000010.

Sarkar, S.K. (2016). Seed discolouration of jute and its impact on quality parameters. Journal of Mycopathological Research, 54(1): 159-161.

Sarkar, S.K., 2016. Assessment of diseases and economic viability of jtue seed production in West Bengal. Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 2(2): 59-64.

Sarkar, S.K., Bandopadhyay, P., Mukharjee, S., Debnath, S. and Jana, A. (2016). Occurrence of Anthracnose (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides) in tossa jute (Corchorus olitorius) in India. Journal of Mycopathological Research, 54(1): 163-165.

Satya, P., Banerjee, R., Karan, M., Mukhopadhyay, E., Chaudhary, B., Bera, A., Maruti, R.T and Sarkar, S.K. (2016). Insight into genetic relation and diversity of cultivated and semi-domesticated under-utilized Crotalaria species gained using start codon targeted (SCoT) markers. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology, 66: 24-32.

Sharma, H. K., Sarkar, M., Choudhary, S. B., Kumar, A. A., Maruthi, R.T., Mitra, J. and Karmakar, P.G. (2016). Diversity analysis based on agro-morphological traits and microsatellite based markers in global germplasm collections of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.). Industrial Crops and Products, 89, 303–315.

Singh, A., Kumar, Mukesh, Paul Mazumdar, S., Bera, A., Naik, M.R., Kundu, D.K., Behera, M.S., Sarkar, S. and Monu Kumar (2016). Effect of sulphur and potassium application on yield and quality of jute seed in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. Journal of Agro-ecology and Natural Resource Management, 3(1): 76-78.

Tripathi, A.N. (2016). Occurrence of vascular wilt incidence in fibre crop of flax caused by F. oxysporum f.sp. lini Schlecht. Journal of Mycopathological Research, 54(1): 41-44.

Tripathi, R., Shukla, A.K., Shahid Md., Naik, D., Puree, C., Mohanty, S., Raja, R., Lal, B., Gautam, P., Bhattacharyya, P., Panda, B.B., Kumar, A., Jambhulkar, N.N. and Naik, A.K. (2016). Soil quality in mangrove ecosystem deteriorates due to rice cultivation. Ecological Engineering, 90: 163-169.

Ziauddin, G., Behera, S., Kumar, S., Gogoi, R., Jomang, O. and Baksi, S. (2016).Morphomertical and gonadal studies of a threatened fish, Anabas testudineus with respect


PUBLICATIONS

BooksBhattacharyya, P.,Roy, K.S. and Naik, A.K (2016). Greenhouse gas

emission from agriculture: monitoring, quantification & mitigation. Narendra Publishing House, Delhi, India. ISBN: 978-93-84337-00-0. p.207.

Book ChaptersBehera, M.S., Kundu, D.K., Satpathy, S., Jha, A.K., Singh, A.

and Naik, R.K. (2016). Introduction of medicinal and aromatic plants as intercrops in sisal plantation for increasing income of tribal farmers in plateau region of India. In: Family Farming: Challenges and Opportunities (Eds. Mondal, B. et al.). Renu Publishers, New Delhi.pp.131-134.

Chaudhary, B., Tripathi, M.K., Bhandari, H.R., Pandey, S.K., Meena, D.R. and Prajapati, S.P. (2016). Problems and prospects of sunnhemp (Crotalaria juncea) cultivation in rural areas. In: Natural Resource Management for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development. Society of Biological Sciences and Rural Development, Allahabad. pp.108-119.

Ghorai, A.K., Kundu, D.K., Kumar, S. and Shamna A. (2016). Use of gunny bags/jute fabrics in agricultural field for sustainable family farming for food, nutritional and livelihood security In: Family Farming: Challenges and Opportunities (Eds. Mondal, B. et al.). Renu Publisher, New Delhi. pp.107-110.

Karmakar, P.G., Sarkar, S.K, Satpathy, S., Mitra, J, Sarkar, S. and Saha, R. (2016). Jute Agriculture: current status and future needs. In: Resource Based Inclusive Agriculture and Rural Development: Opportunities and Challenges (Eds. Sahu, N.C. et al.). Esseem Impression, Kolkata. pp.13-20.

Kundu, D.K. (2016). Adverse impact of rice fallows on soil nitrogen fertility: A case study in Khurda district. In: Environmental Concern of Fertilizer Use in Future. The Society for Fertilizers and Environment, Kolkata.pp.49-52.

Kundu, D.K. (2016). Potentials of jute in sustainable family farming for livelihood security in India and recent developments in jute production technologies. In: Family Farming: Challenges and Opportunities (Eds. Mandal, B. et al). Renu Publishers, New Delhi. pp.209-217.

Satpathy, S., Selvaraj, K., Gotyal,B.S., Ramesh Babu, V. and Meena, P.N. (2016). Climate change: Potential impacts on insect pests of crops. In: Resource Based Inclusive Agriculture and Rural Development: Opportunities and Challenges (Eds. Sahu, N.C. et al.). Esseem Impression, Kolkata. pp.21-27.

Technical BulletinsChoudhary, S.B., Sharma, H.K., Kumar, A. Anil, Maruthi,

Pandey, S.K., Mitra, J., Mitra, S., Chowdhury, I. (Eds.) Training manual. 2016. National level training on “Conservation and evaluation of jute and allied fibre germplasm for sustainable yield and quality improvement” held from 5-8 February, 2016. p.89.

Choudhary, S.B., Sharma, H.K., Kumar, A. Anil, Maruthi, R.T. Mitra, J., Mahapatra, A.K., Karmakar, P.G. 2016. Agro-morphological characterization of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) germplasm (Bulletin No. 3/2016), ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Barrackpore, Kolkata, p.48.

Choudhary, S.B., Sharma, H.K., Kumar, A. Anil, Maruthi, R.T. Mitra, J., Mahapatra, A.K., Karmakar, P.G. 2016. Agro-morphological characterization of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) germplasm (Bulletin No. 5/2016), ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Barrackpore, Kolkata, p.52.

Kumar S., Shamna A., Sharma H.K., Jha S.K. and Sarkar S. (eds.) 2016. Patsan evam smwargiya resha faslon ke unnat utpadan taknik (in Hindi).Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Barrackpore, Kolkata. 56p.

Mandal, K.G., Mohanty, R.K., Ghosh, S., Kundu, D.K., Raychaudhuri, M., Padhi, J., Majhi, P., Sahoo, D.K., Kumar, A. and Ambast, S.K. (2016). Participatory water management and integrated farming in a canal command. Res. Bull. No. 75, ICAR-IIWM, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. p.64.

Sarkar, S.K.,Satpathy, S, Chowdhury, H, Kar, C.S. and Bera, A. (2016). Disease free jute seed production in West Bengal.Res. Bull. No. 1/2016,ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore, Kolkata. p.22.

Sharma, H.K., Choudhary, S.B., Kumar, A. Anil, Maruthi, R.T. Mitra, J., Mahapatra, A.K., Karmakar, P.G. 2016. Agro-morphological characterization of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) germplasm (Bulletin No. 2/2016), ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Barrackpore, Kolkata, p.48.

Sharma, H.K., Choudhary, S.B., Kumar, A. Anil, Maruthi, R.T. Mitra, J., Mahapatra, A.K., Karmakar, P.G. 2016. Evaluation of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) germplasm (Bulletin No. 4/2016), ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Barrackpore, Kolkata, p.48.

Sharma, H.K., Choudhary, S.B., Kumar, A. Anil, Maruthi, R.T., Saha, D.N., Datta, S., Meena, K. Pandey, S.K., Mitra, J. Chowdhury, I. (Eds.) 2016. Lab manual.National level training on “Conservation and evaluation of jute and allied fibre germplasm for sustainable yield and quality improvement” held from 5-8 February, 2016.p.39.

to seasonal cycle. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences, 6(1): 7-14.

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Seminar/ Symposium/ Conference/ Workshop attended by the Scientists

Programme Institute/Venue and Date name of the participant/s8th International Conference on “Innovative Digital Applications for Sustainable Development”

University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalorefrom 05.01.2016 to 07.01.2016

Dr. Shamna A.

11th National Symposium on “Innovations in Coastal Agriculture – Current Status and Potential under Changing Environment”

ICAR-IIWM, Bhubaneswarfrom 14.01.2016 to 17.01.2016

Dr. D. K. Kundu, Dr. Sitangshu Sarkar, Dr. M. S. Behera, Dr. R.K.Naik, Mr. M. Ramesh Naik

National Seminar on “Resource Based Inclusive Agriculture and Rural Development: Opportunities and Challenges”

RKMU, Narendrapurfrom 15.01.2016 to 16.01.2016

Dr. A. K. Ghorai, Dr. P. Bhattacharyya, Dr. P. Satya, Dr. S. B. Choudhary, Dr. K. Selvaraj, Dr. D. Barman

National Conference on Horticulture in NE Region

Central Agricultural University, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradeshfrom 16.01.2016 to 18.01.2016

Dr. S. Satpathy

International Conference on “Recent Advances in Agriculture, Aquaculture, Food Technology Environmental Dynamics and Climate Change” (AFTEC – 2016)

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhifrom 17.01.2016

Dr. Amarpreet Singh

50th Annual Convention of ISAE and Symposium on “Agricultural Engineering in Nation Building: Contributions and Challenges”

OUAT, Bhubaneswarfrom 19.01.2016 to 21.01.2016

Dr. R. K. Naik

International Extension Education Conference on “Education, Research and Services”

BHU, Varanasifrom 27.01.2016 to 30.01.2016

Dr. Shailesh Kumar

Popular ArticlesGhorai, A.K., Chowdhury, H., Kundu, D.K. and Kumar, S. (2016).

Krishi kshetron me patsan boron evam wastron ka upyog (in Hindi). Kheti, 68(11): 30-32.

Kumar, S., Jha, S.K., Sarkar, S. and Shamna A. (2016). Patsan ki vaigyanik Kheti (in Hindi). Vindhya Krishi, 10(2): 68-72.

Sarkar, S. (2016). Pater bhalo falan o unnata gunamaner ansh pabar janya sahaj pronottare unnata paddhatite pat chas (in Bengali). Feere Asuk Sobuj, 2(7): 3.

Sarkar, S. (2016). Paat chaser vigyan sammata paddhati (in Bengali). Sabuj Sona, 39 (9): 1-3.

PUBLICATIONS

Folders:Singh, A., Kumar, M., Sarkar, S., Mitra, S., Kar, C.S., Kumar, M.,

Das, N.L. 2016.Riha [Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaud.] kheti utpadner vaigyanik padhati. Folder in Assamese.

Singh, A., Kumar, M., Sarkar, S., Mitra, S., Kar, C.S. 2016. Ramieko ge. ani niamrang. Folder in Garo.

Singh, A., Kumar, M., Sarkar, S. 2016. Diseases of ramie [Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaud.] and their management. Folder in English.

Corchorus olitorius genotypes OMU 018-having high number of fibre cells/bundle, OMU 007-having high bark cross section length (bark diameter) and OMU 005-superior for fibre wedge length and fibre wedge diameter have been submitted to NBPGR, New Delhi for registration. Molecular genetic studies established this genotype to be distinct from leading varieties JRO 204 and JRO 524 and other mutant genotypes available at ICAR-CRIJAF germplasm repository.

(Source: P. Satya).

Registration of germplasm


Programme Institute/Venue and Date name of the participant/s12th Annual Workshop of AINP on Jute & Allied Fibres at

BCKV, Kalyanifrom 03.02.2016 to 04.02.2016

Dr. D. K. Kundu, Dr. S. Satpathy, Dr. A.K.Ghorai, Dr. Bijan Majumdar, Dr. A. R. Saha, Dr. Rajib Kr. De, Dr. S. Mitra, Dr. Surja Kr. Sarkar, Dr. Kunal Mandal , Dr. Jiban Mitra, Dr. C.S. Kar, Dr. Subrata Biswas, Dr. Sitangshu Sarkar, Dr. P. Bhattacharyya, Dr. M.K. Tripathi, Dr. S. K. Pandey, Dr. P. Satya, Dr. Ritesh Saha, Dr. A. K. Singh, Dr. Amit Bera, Dr. B.S. Gotyal, Dr. S.B. Choudhary, Dr. H.K. Sharma, Dr. Mukesh Kumar, Dr. K. Selvaraj, Dr. D. Barman, Dr. R. K. Naik, Dr. A. Anil Kumar, Dr. Amarpreet Singh, Dr. V. Ramesh Babu, Dr. A. K. Chakraborty, Dr. S. P. Mazumdar, Dr. Maruthi R.T., Mr. P. Narayan Meena, Mr. Monu Kumar

Indian Ecological Society Conference 2016 on Natural Resource Management Ecological Perspectives

SKUAST, Jammufrom 18.02.2016 to 20.02.2016

Dr. R. K. De, Dr. M. S. Behera

National Symposium on “Microbial Diversity and Its Impact”

Indian Mycological Society, Kolkatafrom 18.02.2016 to 19.02.2016

Dr. Surja Kr. Sarkar

18th Indian Agricultural Scientists and Farmers’ Congress on “Prospects of Skill Development in Agriculture and Rural Development – A step towards make in India”

Bioved Research institute of Agriculture Technology & Sciences, Allahabad,from 20.02.2016 to 21.02.2016

Dr. Ritesh Saha

National Seminar on “Integrating Agri-Horticultural and Allied Research for Food and Nutritional Security in the Era of Global Climate Disruption”

ICAR-Res. Com. for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Imphal from 04.03.2016 to 06.03.2016

Dr. Amarpreet Singh

National Seminar on “Sustainable Family Farming for Food, Nutritional & Livelihood Security”

Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan, Birbhumfrom 05.03.2016 to 06.03.2016

Dr. D.K. Kundu, Dr. A. K. Ghorai, Dr. Shailesh Kumar

National Workshop on “Climate Change and Agriculture”

ICAR-IARI, New Delhifrom 04.04.2016 to 05.04.2016

Dr. P. Bhattacharyya

Research Planning Meeting in the discipline of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry

At Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipurfrom 21.04.2016 to 22.04.2016


46th Zonal Research and Extension Advisory Committee meeting” for Kharif 2016 for the Lower Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam at

Regional Agricultural Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Gossaigaon 28.04.2016

Mr. Monu Kumar

Preliminary meeting on reviewing the progress of Second Green Revolution

ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna,On 03.05.2016

Dr. Subrata Biswas, Mr. Monu Kumar


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Training undergone by the Staff Members


Programme Institute/Venue and Date name of the participant/sRegional Meeting on Improvement and Development of Emission Factor for Nitrous Oxide (N2O) from Agricultural Soil Management

ICRISAT, Hyderabadfrom 14.06.2016 to 16.06.2016


All India Seminar on “Post-Harvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables”

The West Bengal State Center, Institution of Engineers (India)from 01.06.2016 to 02.06.2016

Dr. Shailesh Kumar, Mr. R. K. Naik

Training Programme Place & Date name of ParticipantScientistsNational training programme on “Innovative techniques on varietal purity testing”

Seed Center, National Seed Project, GKVK, Bangalurufrom 19.01.2016 to 23.01.2016

Mr. Monu Kumar

National level training programme on “Conservation and Evaluation of Jute and Allied Fibre Germplasm for Enhanced Application in Crop Improvement”

ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore, Kolkata, from 05-02-2016 to08-02-2016

Dr. Amarpreet Singh

19th Refresher Course on ‘Agricultural Research Management’

NAARM, Hyderabad from 23.02.2016 to 05.03.2016

Dr. P. Satya

Training Workshop on “Competency Development for HRD Nodal Officers of ICAR”

ICAR-NAARM, Hyderabad from 10.02.2016 to 12.02.2016

Dr. P. Satya

Refresher Course on “Agricultural Research Management” NAARM, Hyderabad from 23.02.2016 to 05.03.2016

Dr. A.K. Jha

CAFT Training Programme on Computational Tools and Techniques for Molecular Data Analysis in Agriculture

ICAR-IASRI, New Delhi from 11.02.2016 to 02.03.2016

Mr. L.L. Kharbikar

Training Programme on “Farming System for the Future: Approaches and Applications”

TNAU, Coimbatore from 20.01.2016 to 09.02.2016

Mr. M. Ramesh Naik

National training programme on “Innovative techniques on varietal purity testing”

Seed Center, National Seed Project, GKVK, Bengaluru from 19.01.2016 to 23.01.2016

Mr. Monu Kumar

Training Programme on “Impact Assessment of Agricultural Extension”

NAARM from 06.06.2016 to 10.06.2016

Dr. Shailesh Kumar

Technical Staff/SMS/OthersTraining Programme on Organic Farming WBUAFS, Kolkata

from 07.01.2016 to 09.01.2016Dr. Subrata Sarkar

Administrative StaffTraining on “Accrual Accounting in Govt./Autonomous Bodies” conducted

NIFM, Faridabadfrom 01.02.2016 to 06.02.2016

Mr. R. R. Debnath

Knowledge Enhancement Training Programme IASRI, New DelihFrom 09.06.2016 to 10.06.2016

Mr. Chandan Kr. Verma, Mr. Soumya Roy

Extension programme attender during January to June, 2016

Name of the programme/ training Organizer, Place & Date Scientists participated

Exposure visit of tribal farmers to Mati Utsav 2016

Govt. of West Bengal/ Burdwan23-25 January, 2016

Dr. C.S. Kar

Educational tour of students Assam Agricultural University/ CRIJAF27 January, 2016

Dr. Shamna, A


Extension programme attender during January to June, 2016

Name of the programme/ training Organizer, Place & Date Scientists participated

Farmers-Scientist Interaction Meet Sisal Research Station/ Bamra, Odisha19 February, 2016

Dr. S. Sarkar, Dr. B. Majumdar and Dr. C.S. Kar

Field Day on soil health CRIJAF/ Haringhata, Nadia27 February, 2016

Dr. A.R. Saha, Dr. B. Majumdar, Dr. S. Paul Mazumdar

Awareness about mushroom production CRIJAF/Makaltala, North 24 Parganas28 May, 2016

Dr. Kunal Mandal and Dr. Shamna

Field Day on improved variety of jute CRIJAF/Hanskhali, Nadia25 June, 2016

Dr. R.K. De, Dr. C.S. Kar and Dr. Amit Bera

Field Day on line sowing of jute CRIJAF/Tarakeswar, Hooghly27 June, 2016

Dr. C.S. Kar, Dr. Shailesh Kumar, Dr. R.K. Naik, Dr. Shamna

Exposure visit of Students West Bengal State University/ CRIJAF, Barrackpore29 June, 2016

Dr. Shailesh Kumar, Dr. B.S. Gotyal


name of the programme/ training Place & Date no. of participant ICAR-CRIJAFTraining on improved production technology of jute and allied fibres

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Model Training Course (MTC) on ‘Improved method of soil nutrient and weed management in jute and allied fibre crops for sustainable crop production’


Farmers training programme on ‘Maintenance and repair of farm machineries’ under TSP


Training programme on ‘Safer seed storage practices for agricultural crops’

ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore; 15-17 February, 2016 25

Training programme for tribal farmers on ‘Practical approaches for management of insect pest and diseases in jute and allied fibres’

ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore; 18-20 February, 2016 50

Training programme for tribal farmers on production technologies for jute under TMJ-TSP

ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore; 3-5 March, 2016 50

Training programme on ‘Gender sensitization and technology empowerment’ for tribal women


Training for the tribal farmers on STCR Saltora, Bankura; 8-9 March, 2016 50

Training on improved production technology of jute under TSP at Tapan block

Tapan, Dakshin Dinajpur; 15 March, 2016 50

Training on ‘Potential of new varieties of jute’ under TMJ-TSP

ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore; 16 March, 2016 50

Training programme on ‘Making of fancy jute bags’ for entrepreneurship development among tribal farm women


Training & demonstration on line sowing of jute by Seed Drill and improved jute cultivation

Juria and Dakar Ghat, Nagaon, Assam; 7 April, 2016 103

Training and demonstration on line sowing of jute by seed drill

Daulashal, Barpeta, Assam; 8 April, 2016 65

Training/ Meeting/ Interaction organized by ICAR-CRIJAF during July to December, 2015

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name of the programme/ training Place & Date no. of participant

Farmers’ Training on improved jute production technology Tapan, D. Dinajpur; 7 June, 2016 50

Farmers training programme on improved jute production technology

Hili, D. Dinajpur; 8 June, 2016 87

Farmers training programme on improved jute production technology

Kumarganj, D. Dinajpur; 9 June, 2016 90

Farmers’ training on improved microbial jute retting technology

Astara, Hooghly; 30 June, 2016 196

Ramie Research Station, Sorbhog, Assam

Training on improved production technology of ramie RRS, Sorbhog, Assam; 6-8 January, 2016 30

TSP training of farmers on ‘Improved production technology of ramie’

RRS, Sorbhog, Assam; 29-31 January, 2016 30

Sisal Research Station, Bamra, OdishaTraining programme on ‘Improved Production Technology of Sisal’

SRS, Bamra, Odisha; 7-9 January, 2016 40

Training on improved production technology of sisal SRS, Bamra, Odisha; 29 June - 1 July, 2016 30

Non-exclusive manufacturing right of 4 row and 5 row seed drill was awarded to M/s Joy Maa Tara Enterprise, Sodepur, North 24 Parganas and M/s Krishi Udyog, Bally, Howrah on 24.05.2016 for a period of ten years.

(Source: S.K. Sarkar, In-charge, ITMU)

COMMERCIALIZATION OF TECHNOLOGY

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Awards

Dr. Ranjan Kumar Naik, Sr. Scientist (FMP), awarded with ‘Best Poster Award’ for the research paper ‘Performance study of low cost manually operated seed drill for sowing of jute’ in the 11th National Symposium on “Innovations in Coastal Agriculture-Current Status and Potential under Changing Environment” held at ICAR-IIWM, Bhubaneswar, Odisha during 14-17 January, 2016.

Best Research paper-2015 award conferred by Indian Association of Soil & Water Conservationists, Dehradun, was received by Dr. D. Barman as a co-author for the paper: Jakhar, P., Madhu, M., Naik, B.S., Adhikary, P.P., Hombegowda, H.C., Barman, D., Gore, K.P. and Naik, G.B. 2015. Livelihood and socioeconomic development through watershed management- An impact assessment of Lachhaputraghati tribal catchment. Ind. J. Soil Cons., 43(3): 213-217.

Sri S. K. Bhattacharya, Sr. Technical Asst. was awarded Ph.D on 07.01.2016 by University of Kalyani for his thesis entitled “Introduction of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria and Fungi as bio-control and bio-fertilizer agents in the management of Stem rot of jute”.


DISTINGUISHED VISITORS

Date name of visitor Affiliation03.02.2016 Dr. N. Gopalakrishnan Former ADG (CC), ICAR, New Delhi09.02.2016 Prof. S.K. Datta Vice Chancellor (Actg.), Visva Bharati University, Shantiniketan 16.02.2016 Mr. Naba Kumar Sarania Member of Parliament, visited RRS, Sorbhog21.03.2016 Prof. S.K. Sanyal Former Vice Chancellor, BCKV, Mohanpur21.03.2016 Dr. K.K. Satpathy Former Director, ICAR-NIRJAFT, Kolkata21.03.2016 Dr. R.K. Singh ADG (CC), ICAR, New Delhi15.06.2016 Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR, New Delhi15.06.2016 Dr. J.K. Jena Deputy Director General (Fisheries Science), New Delhi

Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR interacting with scientists of ICAR-CRIJAF

Prof. S.K. Datta, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Viswa Bharati,inaugurating the Foundation Day Celebration of ICAR-CRIJAF

PERSONNEL

PromotionScientists

Dr. Chinmay Biswas, Sr. ScientistPromoted to: Principal ScientistDate of promotion: 23.06.2014

Dr. Dipnarayan Saha, Sr. ScientistPromoted to: Principal ScientistDate of promotion: 20.11.2014

Dr. Subhojit Datta, Sr. ScientistPromoted to: Principal ScientistDate of promotion: 06.11.2014

Dr. Ritesh Saha, Sr. ScientistPromoted to: Principal ScientistDate of promotion: 26.11.2014

Dr. Ranjan Kumar naik, ScientistPromoted to: Senior ScientistDate of promotion: 27.06.2015

Dr. Kanti Meena, ScientistPromoted to: Scientist (SS)Date of promotion: 07.01.2014

Dr. K. Selvaraj, ScientistPromoted to: Scientist (SS)Date of promotion: 27.04.2015

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Sri Malay Saha, Technical OfficerPromoted to: Sr. Technical Officer (T-6)Date of promotion: 01.01.2016

Sri A.n. Dey, T-4Promoted to: Technical OfficerDate of promotion: 03.02.2016

Sri Sunil Kumar Bhadra, T-4Promoted to: Technical Officer (T-5)Date of promotion: 05.03.2016

Technical Staffs

PERSONNEL

Superannuation

name Designation Date of Retirement Place of PostingSri Malay Kumar Saha Sr. Technical Officer 31.1.2016 CRIJAF, BarrackporeSri Subir Chakraborty Sr. Technical Officer 29.2.2016 CRIJAF, BarrackporeSri Dhani Skilled Supporting Staff 29.2.2016 Sh RS, PratapgarhSri Manik Lal Sur Skilled Supporting Staff 30.4.2016 CRIJAF, BarrackporeDr. Ananta Ram Panda Principal Scientist 31.5.2016 SRS, BamraSri Avadh Narayan Dwivedi Technician (T-1) 30.6.2016 Sh.RS, Pratapgarh

Transfer

name Designation Place of Posting Transferred to Date of relieveDr. K. Selvaraj Scientist ICAR-CRIJAF HQ ICAR-NBAIR, Bangalore 10.06.2016

Sri Yogi Raj Meena Sr. Technical Asstt. ICAR-CRIJAF HQ ICAR-CSWRI (Reg Stn), Garoa 24.06.2016

Sri Dileep Kumar Sr. Technician (T-2) ICAR-CRIJAF HQ ICAR-IARI, New Delhi 03.02.2016

MACP Cases

name Designation MACP w.e.f.Sri Pankaj Kumar Das Assistant 03.04.2016Smt Laxmi Bansfore Skilled Supporting Staff 14.12.2015Sri Shyamal Bhanja Skilled Supporting Staff 25.02.2016Sri Anup Das Skilled Supporting Staff 01.03.2016


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EDITORIAL

Jute Fibre Quality: Major Issues

Fibre quality in jute was not a serious matter of concern in earlier days due to traditional use of jute fibre mostly in packaging sector. Since last decade

or so, it has been discussed at various fora and now fibre quality is accepted as an important parameter for jute fibre marketing and use. This is mainly because of intensification of diversified and value added uses of jute fibre throughout the globe. Existing BIS system classifies the tossa jute fibre into 8 categories (TD 1 to TD 8) based of several quality contributing parameters like strength, colour, lustre, entanglement to name a few. Recently it has been realized that the present grade classification of jute fibre is not popular among the producer and consumer as well. Therefore, deliberate efforts have been put to discuss relooking on the grading system of jute. Several rounds of talks among the different stakeholder opined reduction of number of grades to 5 i.e., TDN 1 to TDN 5 and the same officially announced and are accepting by the stakeholder. Retting is the single most important factor which dictates fibre quality in jute and mesta. CRIJAF has developed, refined and demonstrated improved microbial (Bacillus pumilus, bacteria) mediated retting technology. The cheap and simple technology can able to improve the fibre grades at least by 2 grades through improvement in quality parameters as compared to conventional retting method followed by the jute farmers. The said improved retting technology has several other associated benefits such as reduction in retting duration, increase in yield might be due to getting intact fibre strands caused by lesser retting days. The microbial formulation “CRIJAF-SONA” has been commercialised for better availability to the farmer. It is generally known that fine fibre producing varieties produce less yield. In the present day marketing system

ContactICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres

Barrackpore, Kolkata - 700120, West Bengal, IndiaPhone: 033-2535-6121/6122 | Fax: 033-2535-0415 | E-mail: [email protected] | www.crijaf.org.in

for jute, the farmers are not really getting premium price for finer fibre and so, they are inclined to opt for varieties capable of producing higher yield. In this way, the possibility of getting finer jute fibre in the open domestic market is reduced. On the other hand, jute mills having requirement of finer and quality jute fibre depend on import from neibouring Bangladesh even by paying higher price. Several ways and means may be considered to improve the fibre quality in jute. The ways are like – (a) continuous searching for fineness contributing exotic and indigenous genes and using those sources for breeding programmes aimed at development of finer fibre variety; (b) interspecific crossing programmes for incorporation of finer/ stronger fibre character from wild relatives may be

useful; (c) open market availability through several-point dealership and retailing

of CRIJAF Sona is immediately required; (d) refinement

and up-scaling of existing improved microbial retting technology, (e) development of efficient power driven mechanical ribboner, (f)

imbalanced macro-nutrient management system skewed

towards nitrogenous fertilizer may lead to coarser/ lower grade

fibre. So, appropriate nutrient management strategies having delicate balance of fertilizer and organic manure source to be developed for getting better quality jute fibre, (g) infestation of insects like apion produces damaged and low quality jute fibre. Similarly stem rot also causes degradation of fibre quality. So, timely intervention of appropriate pest forecasting and management system need to be deployed, (h) appropriate marketing mechanism need to be developed in P-P-P mode and should remain in force for paying higher price to the producer/ seller of quality jute fibre.

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