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BBR-6A3M-T56G · Evidence reviewed and adjudicated
First genome sequence of jute
The draft genome of jute was announced in June 2010.
Record holderMaqsudul Alam and Bangladeshi researchers
Date achieved16 June 2010
Official statement
A team led by Bangladeshi scientist Maqsudul Alam, working with the Bangladesh Jute Research Institute and local software firm DataSoft, announced the draft genome sequence of jute (Corchorus olitorius) on 16 June 2010.
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