Biotechnological Approach for Tree Improvement in Red Sanders

Biotechnological Approach for Tree Improvement in Red Sanders

Authors

  •   K. Kesava Reddy
  •   K. P. Srivasuki

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36808/if/1992/v118i1/8348

Abstract

Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus Linn.) is an endemic species to Cuddapah geological formation. The heartwood of the tree is costliest and is being exported to Japan. Andhra Pradesh Forest Department has launched tree improvement programme to improve the quality of Red Sanders populations by multiplying desired superior phenotypes. The problems faced in standardising the techniques and the importance of Biotechnological approach for realising the objectives of the programme have been discussed. The advantages and procedures adopted in tissue culture and rooting the cuttings of Red Sanders are described. The scope for utilising the techniques for the tree improvement of Red Sanders for multiplication and production of F1 hybrids is discussed.

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Author Biographies

K. Kesava Reddy

K. P. Srivasuki

Published

1992-01-01

How to Cite

Kesava Reddy, K. ., & Srivasuki, K. P. (1992). Biotechnological Approach for Tree Improvement in Red Sanders. Indian Forester, 118(1), 15–20. https://doi.org/10.36808/if/1992/v118i1/8348

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