Identification key for notified varieties and varieties of common knowledge of jute [Corchorus olitorius (L.) and C. capsularis (L.)]

Abstract

Varietal testing for Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability (DUS) is the basis for grant of protection of new plant varieties under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act, 2001 [1]. The Act has the provision to compare the candidate variety with the varieties of common knowledge on a set of relevant characteristics prescribed in the National DUS Test Guidelines and commonly accepted for this purpose at the time of filling of the application. The present study was aimed at preparing an identification key for the notified varieties and varieties of common knowledge of jute.