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A microbiological process that loosens the bark of a crop and facilitates removal of fibre from the stalk:
Topic: Jute processing
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Answer
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(c) Retting.
Explanation
Retting is the soaking of jute (or flax) stalks so that micro-organisms break down the pectin binding the fibre, letting it be stripped easily.
In words
Retting.
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