Trials of Poplar Clones in Haryana Village Farms-early Evaluations

Abstract

20 clones in line plantation and 10 clones in compact block plantation trials have been laid out in the farmers agricultural fields at Yamunanagar (Haryana) by planting the ETPs of poplar clones under the agroforestry extension programme of UNDP project. Early findings indicate that the clones S7C15, St-67, G-3. and G-48 are good for line plantation as well as compact block plantings where as row planting the clone S7C8 also has shown good results. Clones L-88 and L-89 also appear to h ave good potential for growth in row planting but need more care and maintenance as compared to other clones. The results also prove that timely planting and proper care of the plantation are sine qua non for successful agroforestry plantations based on poplars.