BJRI Tossa-3
Variety: BJRI Tossa-3
Popular/local name: OM-1
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Jute Research Institute, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | Spontaneously created mutant |
| Year of release | 1995 |
| Main characteristics | Less photosensitive variety, full green plant, glossy ovate leaf and brown seed, leaf glossy deep green, better quality fibre. Field duration 120-130 days for fiber. |
| Planting season and time | Third week of March to Mid – May |
| Harvesting time/Days to maturity | 100-120 for fiber |
| Yield(t/ha) | Fiber yield 4.52 t/ha |
| Resistance/tolerance | Moderately resistant to disease and insect |