Why stem of jute plant is immersed in water after harvesting?
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Explanation: This process is called retting. Stem of jute plant is immersed in water to obtain jute fibre. stem of jute plant is immersed in water because retting process takes place and to obtain jute fibre from the stem. this is because the jute plant has a gummy substance holding it.
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When the jute plant is at its flowering stage, it is harvested. Then, the stem of such harvest plant are immersed in water for a few days so that they rot.
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