Research Divisions

SEED

Mandate:

  • Collection of quality seeds from identified superior genetic sources.

  • Seed storage.

  • Seed certification.

  • Research on seed biology, pollination biology, physiology and biochemistry.

  • Contribution to the knowledge of seed technology in regards to enhanced germination and longevity of seeds.

Staff:

Dr. Archana Sharma     :  Scientist & Head

Shri A.P. Agrawal         :  Field Assistant

Mrs. Manjula Parihar     :  Lab Assistant

Project Staff:

Mrs. Shalni Nema          : Junior Research Fellow

Ku.  Hemlata Namdev     : Junior Research Fellow

Mr. Surendra Jharia       : Field Assistant

A. ON-GOING PROJECTS

  1. To develop seed technology and nursery techniques for Sterculia urens, Bridelia retusa,  Pterocarpus marsupium and Litsea glutinosa economically important indigenous species.

PI.                  : Dr. Archana Sharma

Duration           : Jan. 2007 - July 2010

Funding Agency : APCCF (R & E), Bhopal

Objectives:

  • To promote planting of indigenous species in afforestation  programme.

  • To evolve nursery and planting techniques of economically important indigenous species to have quality seedlings and successful plantation.

  1. Development of seed storage technique of Rauvolfia serpentina, Withania somnifera, Andographis paniculata and Sapindus trifoliatus  important medicinal plants.

PI.                  : Dr. Archana Sharma

Duration           : March 2007 - March 2011

Funding Agency : APCCF (Development), M.P. Forest Deptt., Bhopal

Objective:

  • To find out the best storage methods for maintaining longevity of seeds of some important medicinal plant species.

  1. Germplasm evaluation and standardization of packages of propagation thought seeds and also thought vegetative propagation of economically important species  of Mahua and Kusum.

PI.                  : Dr. Archana Sharma

Duration           : August 2008 - August 2011

Funding Agency : APCCF (Development), M.P. Forest Deptt., Bhopal

Objectives:

  • To identify the potential pockets of Mahua and Kusum.

  • Germplasm evaluation with reference to morphological, physiological and biochemical attributes.

  • To identify superior provenance having higher oil yield

  • To raise quality seedlings of different provenances

  1. Training and demonstration programme for transfer of technology of enhancing flowering and fruiting in Mahua trees in through application of various fertilizers and chemicals.

PI.                  : Dr. Archana Sharma

Duration           : Nov. 2008 - Oct. 2010

Funding Agency : APCCF (Development), M.P. Forest Deptt., Bhopal

Objectives:

  • To enhance flower and fruit production by using fertilizers and chemicals through advance technological approach.

  • Uplifting the economy of tribal and poor people through increasing the productivity of flowers and fruits.

  1. To study the effect of various fertilizers and hormones on seed production in seed orchards and seed production areas of teak.

PI.                  : Dr. Archana Sharma

Duration           : Jan. 2009 - June 2011

Funding Agency : APCCF (Development),  M.P. Forest Deptt., Bhopal

Objective:

  • To evolve suitable package of inputs for enhancement of seed production in seed orchards and seed production areas of teak.

B. REGULAR ACTIVITY/RESEARCH

I. Seed procurement storage, certification and disposal.

Objective

  • To supply quality seeds for forests department and private users.
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