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The new variety of seeds has been tested at the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute at Joy-devpur and the Bangladesh Agricultural University and found suitable for cultivation in the country.

Farmers, particularly In the char areas are replacing the local variety with the high-yielding variety of Dhaincha whose seeds are available in the local market.

The plant's tube-like roots contains rhyzorium which collect nitrogen from the air and later turn into protein. The plant itself can be used as fuel after drying and the root with the soil around turns into "green fertiliser."

Soil fertility can be improved by cultivating the Dhaincha on barren lands.

Each hectare of land needs 30-35 kg of seeds which in 40-60 days become green fertilizer. The seeds should be covered properly after sprinkling on the

The plant should be cut after 40 to 60 days of plantation, and if not used as fuel can be mixed with soil on the crop land.