Genetics and Tree Improvement Division
Mandate
To undertake and promote forestry research, education and extension, leading to scientific and sustainable management of forests, with special focus on Himalayan forests.
To provide scientific advice to the central and state governments aiding informed decision making in matters of national and regional importance and international commitments and to address forestry research needs of mandated states.
To undertake research on genetic improvement of temperate and sub-tropical species for enhancement of productivity and quality of forests and commercially important tree species.
To undertake all such activities as necessary, incidental and conducive to attainment of the objectives of the council.
Thrust Areas
To identify natural sources of superior seeds/planting material having desirable traits for raising quality planting stock.
To screen populations of important tree species for genetic diversity, strategizing their conservation and future improvement to increase productivity.
Major Equipments
Thermal Cycler
Gel Documentation system
Centrifuge
Micro Centrifuge
Tissue Homogenizer
Deep Freezer ( -80° C)
Deep Freezer ( -20° C)
Vertical Electrophoresis unit
Horizontal Electrophoresis unit
Laminar Air Flow
Incubator
Autoclave
Projects
Research Station
The Field Research Station, Bir- Plasi
situated at 306 m elevation (76 36’ 24” E
Lat 31 02’ 21”N) was established during
1998 under World Bank Aided FREE
Project.
The Station, Birplasi has got the
germplasm of Dalbergia sissoo in the
form of Seedling Seed Orchard (25
Clones), Clonal seed Orchard (28 clones)
and Vegetative Multiplication Garden (101
clones) established during 1998-2000.
The evaluation and selection of these
clones for genetic variability, stress and
insect resistance have been studied. The
station has provided 50,000 quality
planting stock of Shisham and Kachnar to
the State Forest Department of Himachal
Pradesh during the last four years.
People
| Sr. No. | Name and Designation | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mohd. Ibrahim, Scientist-E, Scientist-E & Head | 94018-04506 | |
| Dr. Balkrishna Tiwari, Scientist-C | 97944-15395 | |
| Dr. Pravin Rawat, Scientist-C | 94589-69970 | |
| Sh. Jawala Prashad, ACTO | 98170-67501 | |
| Smt. Sonika Sharma, Technical Assistant | 98052-17483 | |
| Sh. Jiya lal, Sr. Technician | 98179-66663 | |
| Sh. Lokesh, Forest Guard | 70517-92366 |
Contact
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Mohd Ibrahim
Scientist-E & Head of Division Genetics and Tree Improvement Division
ICFRE- Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Shimla 171013
94018-04506
