Poplar Tree Improvement Programme

摘要: Populus deitoides clones were introduced in India 1952 to increase the availability of wood for match and plywood industries. Clones introduced. from U.K. Europe did not perform well while U.S.A Australia grew well. By 1970, Poplars started being planted under irrigated conditions faster than any other indigenous or exotic species. G-3, G-48, D-100 D-121 presently form backbone Poplar planting programme which has spread farm-lands. To genetic base production introduction more suitable area U.SA was carried out. The crosses P. deltoides with ciliata have also been produced are tried at several locations. Large number obtained U.S.A. include cuttings wild populations. These testing some these promising. Cutting male female euphratica Pakistan growing TERI field research station flower present. now widened newer will continue be available generations. effort selecting, new their must continue.