Performance of Exotic Poplars under Nursery Conditions in Himachal Pradesh

Abstract

In search of promising clones suited to lower areas of Himachal Pradesh, a nursery trial of twenty nine exotic clones received from Forest Research Centre, Lal Kuan (Uttar Pradesh Forest Department) was conducted. Populus deltoides clones 247/84,75/84,29/82,200/84 and 51/84 and American clones 110702, S7Cl, ST-72 and 64-243-1 were proved to be the best suited for this tract. These clones are being further tested in different nurseries, situated in different agro-climatic conditions, of Conifers Research Centre, Shimla for Large scale plantation programme.