Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding Coimbatore
The Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding (IFGTB) is a national Institute established in April 1988 under the Indian Council of Forestry Research (ICFR). A multi-faceted research Institute primarily aimed to carry out research to improve productivity of forest tree species through conventional breeding programmes and biotechnological interventions. Mainstream research carried out by the Genetics and Biotechnology divisions is supported by Silviculture, Seed technology, Protection (Entomology & Pathology), Agro-forestry and Bio-diversity divisions.
Director's Message
Dr. N.Krishnakumar
Director, IFGTB, Coimbatore
It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the official webpage of Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding (IFGTB). The Institute conducts national level research on the subjects of Genetics and Tree Breeding of important forest species. In addition, it also attends to the local problems of the States of Tamil Nadu and Kerala and the Union Territories of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and Pondicherry.
I hope, the information given in the webpage will be of great help to the viewers. Suggestions for improving the website are welcome.
Required facilities have been established to pursue the mandate and the Institute is presently running research projects for Ministries of Environment and Forests, Science and Technology (DST, DBT), Health and Family Welfare (NMPB) in GoI, National Mission on Bamboo Applications, NABARD and Central Statistical Organization. Some public sector undertakings of Govt. of Tamil Nadu and international agencies like SIDA and International Foundation for Science, Sweden are also funding some research projects. Large number of research projects are undertaken as a part of National Forestry Research Plan with financial assistance from ICFR.
The Institute has also implemented many research programmes supported by World Bank, UNDP, FAO, FORTIP, DFID.
The Institute is involved in active research in the following areas:
Genetic Improvement
Planting Stock Improvement
Genomics
Clonal propagation
Bamboo species Trials
Agroforestry systems
Productivity and nutrient cycling
Integrated disease and pest management
Seed Handling and Seed Testing
Ecorestoration
Conservation
Mandate
To identify and evolve varieties of species used in afforestation and social forestry that will contribute to the national goal of achieving a growth of 3 to 4 cubic meters of biomass per hectare per year within the ecological considerations applicable to the area.
ICFRE has been implementing programmes aimed at holistic development of forestry research, education and extension for sustainable management and development of forestry resources in the country.
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ICFRE has been implementing programmes aimed at holistic development of forestry research, education and extension for sustainable management and development of forestry resources in the country.