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Diversified uses of jute can help give a new life of the jute sector. The scientists have given us a ray of hope having already unraveled the genome for 'Tosha' jute, they have now sequenced the DNA of the traditional variety of jute. Bangladeshi scientists have stated that they are working to develop a special jute variety that can replace cotton for fabric manufacturing. They will use genome sequencing of jute in developing the special varieties of the golden fibre. The local jute variety which is known for producing soft and quality fibre could be easily blended with cotton.
