Teak Seed Improvement - Achievements and Problems

Abstract

Quality seed production is an indispensable part of successful plantation of any species. The present paper describes methods and work on teak seed improvement done in Maharashtra Van Sanshodhan Sanstha, Chandrapur.Teak seed orchards to the extent of 166.5 ha have been raised after standardization of vegetative propagation. Further flowering and fruiting behaviour of some clones at different ages has been described. Characters of teak seeds of different origins have also been discussed. It has been observed that generally flowering and fruiting increases with age of teak seed orchard. Seed from clonal seed orchards shows better germination percentage etc. than general seed.