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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.
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Director's Message
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Sh. T.
Gunasekaran
Director, IFGTB, Coimbatore |
It
gives
me
immense
pleasure
to
welcome
you
to
the
official
webpage
of
Institute
of
Forest
Genetics
and
Tree
Breeding
(IFGTB).
The
Institute
conducts
national
level
research
on
the
subjects
of
Genetics
and
Tree
Breeding
of
important
forest
species.
In
addition,
it
also
attends
to
the
local
problems
of
the
States
of
Tamil Nadu
and Kerala and the Union Territories of Andaman
and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. |
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I
hope,
the
information
given
in
the
webpage
will
be
of
great
help
to
the
viewers.
Suggestions
for
improving
the
website
are
welcome. |
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Required
facilities have been established to
pursue the mandate and the Institute is
presently running research projects for
Ministries of Environment and Forests,
Science and Technology (DST, DBT),
Health and Family Welfare (NMPB) in GoI,
National Mission on Bamboo Applications,
NABARD and Central Statistical
Organization. Some public sector
undertakings of Govt. of Tamil Nadu and
international agencies like SIDA and
International Foundation for Science,
Sweden are also funding some research
projects. Large number of research
projects are undertaken as a part of
National Forestry Research Plan with
financial assistance from ICFR.
The
Institute has also implemented many
research programmes supported by World
Bank, UNDP, FAO, FORTIP, DFID.
The Institute is involved in active
research in the following areas:
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Genetic Improvement
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Planting Stock Improvement
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Genomics
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Clonal propagation
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Bamboo species Trials
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Agroforestry systems
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Productivity and nutrient cycling
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Integrated disease and pest
management
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Seed Handling and Seed Testing
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Ecorestoration
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Conservation
Mandate
To identify and evolve varieties of
species used in afforestation and social
forestry that will contribute to the
national goal of achieving a growth of 3
to 4 cubic meters of biomass per hectare
per year within the ecological
considerations applicable to the area.
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ICFRE
has been implementing programmes aimed at
holistic development of forestry research,
education and extension for sustainable
management and development of forestry
resources in the country.