IFGTB

Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding (IFGTB)

The Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding (IFGTB) is a national Institute established in April 1988 under the Indian Council of Forestry Research (ICFR). A multi-faceted research Institute primarily aimed to carry out research to improve productivity of forest tree species through conventional breeding programmes and biotechnological interventions. Mainstream research carried out by the Genetics and Biotechnology divisions is supported by Silviculture, Seed technology, Protection (Entomology & Pathology), Agro-forestry and Bio-diversity divisions.

The Institute is involved in active research in the following areas:

• Genetic Improvement
• Planting Stock Improvement
• Genomics
• Clonal propagation
• Bamboo species Trials
• Agroforestry systems
• Productivity and nutrient cycling
• Integrated disease and pest management
• Seed Handling and Seed Testing
• Ecorestoration
• Conservation

NAIP: “A Value Chain on Industrial Agroforestry in Tamil Nadu” Activities at IFGTB

• Establishment of lucrative industrial wood plantation with improved clones through contract Farming.
• Screening and evaluation of Casuarina junghuhniana for higher yield and wood quality
• Development of new generation genetic material

Scientific staff associated with NAIP: “A Value Chain on Industrial Agroforestry in Tamil Nadu” Project

CCPI: R.S.C. Jayaraj, Head, FLUCC Division

Other Scientists

1. Dr. A. Nicodemus, Scientist D
2. Dr. V. Sivakumar, Scientist D
3. Dr. C. Buvaneswaran, Scientist D
4. Shri. S. Saravanan, Scientist C

Project Staff

1. Senior Research Fellow: Shri. Santoshkumar A. Huse
2. Senior Research Fellow: Shri. K. Kannan