Cultivated jute, which comprises the two species Corchorus capsularis and C. olitorius, is
the second most important natural fibre source after cotton. Here we describe chromosome …

The genomes of higher plants encode a variety of proteins with lectin domains that are able
to specifically recognize certain carbohydrates. Plants are enriched in a variety of potentially …

Pectin and lignin are two enigmatic macromolecular components of cell wall, which are
spatially and temporally deposited during plant growth. While the former is important for …

Within a span of about 20 years, transcriptomics has established itself as an indispensible
tool in almost all the areas of plant research. This chapter provides information on the rapid …

Flavonoids are valuable phytochemicals for human health and nutrition. Jute (Corchorus
capsularis and C. olitorius), a vegetable rich in phenolics and flavonoids, is globally …

Diversified end uses of jute and mesta biomass are perceived to play a significant role in
attaining sustainable environment, chiefly through the generation of green and clean fuel …

Abstract Jute (Corchorus spp., 2n= 14) is one of the main sources of natural fiber and have
enormous environmental, economic, health, and medicinal values. Jute is grown in warm …

Jute, a homozygous diploid commercial crop, is undergoing an exciting phase of genomic
resource expansion after being overlooked for several years. The past decade saw …

Jute, a homozygous diploid commercial crop, is undergoing an exciting phase of genomic
resource expansion after being overlooked for several years. The past decade saw …