A dedicated team of scientists are working exclusively on devising Jatropha Plantation techniques that can be readily implemented on the ground.
- Establishment of Hi-tech Jatropha Nurseries for production of Quality Planting Materials ("QPM") for plantations.
- Development of elite lines, varieties and hybrid for agro-economically important traits of Jatropha.
- Jatropha seed treatment for faster establishment and to reduce the gestation period.
- Better management of Jatropha Plantation through well designed Agronomic practices including:
- Pre-transplantation, transplantation and post-transplantation practices
- Plant protection practices and
- Enhancing the productivity of the standing plantation
- Better utilisation of key nutrients in plantations for harvesting higher seed yield with more oil content.
- Tailoring ideal plant architecture to reduce the gestation period and to harvest the higher seed yield.
- Physiological, biochemical and molecular aspects of drought stress responses of Jatropha plants.
- Organising training Programs & Workshops for Panchayats, Farmers and Govt. Officials.
- Development of integrated Jatropha Plant Protection Practices to reduce the yield losses due to infestation of biotic factors.
- Identification of the weeds and Experienced Professional for Effective Weed Management in nurseries and plantations through:
- Agronomic practices
- Herbicides and
- Integrated practices |
