Table 3.
Average retting period and quality parameter of jute fiber.
| Combination No | Treatment Contents (Water:Culture) | Average Retting Period (Days) | Fiber Strength (lb/mg) | Twisting Force (turns/cm length) | Luster | Fiber Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-51 | 10:1 | 13 | 8.57 ± 0.04 | 8.75 ± 0.14 | 33.33 ± 0.13 | Golden yellow |
| 5:1 | 11 | 9.34 ± 0.13 | 9.70 ± 0.05 | 33.97 ± 0.02 | Golden yellow | |
| C-67 | 10:1 | 12 | 8.58 ± 0.11 | 10.08 ± 0.01 | 34.24 ± 0.09 | Golden yellow |
| 5:1 | 10 | 11.06 ± 0.03 | 10.40 ± 0.11 | 39.46 ± 0.03 | Golden yellow | |
| C-90 | 10:1 | 12 | 8.96 ± 0.02 | 9.32 ± 0.01 | 31.92 ± 0.08 | Golden yellow |
| 5:1 | 11 | 9.27 ± 0.02 | 9.59 ± 0.03 | 32.35 ± 0.02 | Golden yellow | |
| Positive control | 10 L River water | 24 | 9.1 ± 0.06 | 9.52 ± 0.08 | 32.38 ± 0.17 | Golden yellow |
| Negative control | 10 L distilled water | 26 | 7.46 ± 0.02 | 8.96 ± 0.03 | 21.42 ± 0.21 | Golden yellow |