Silviculture & Forest Genetics Division

 Project Title :  Standardization of methodology for collection of seed, its handling, storage and testing of seeds of important tree species.

 Principle Investigator :  Dr. Sandeep Sharma

 Duration :

 Objectives:

• To study the effect of time of harvest and different methods of seed extraction, cleaning and grading on seed quality and germination characteristics for coniferous and broadleaved species of Western Himalayas.
• To standardize the seed storage conditions with particular reference to seed moisture content, storage temperature, storage containers, insect pest and disease infestation.
• To find out the effect of different methods of pretreatment, media and light on the vigour, viability and germination of the seeds.
  
  
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