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Introduction
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The Institute of Forest Biodiversity, Hyderabad was established as a Forest Research
Centre during the year 1997. It was upgraded to the level of an Institute on 7th
December 2012. The research work was carried mainly as following.
To maintain and establish seed production areas and establish seed orchards.
To carry out tree improvement studies for improving socially relevant multipurpose
forestry species.
To maintain and establish seed production areas and establish seed orchards.
To utilise the modern tools of biotechnology in enhancing the potential of traditional
knowledge and practices.
Establishment of model nursery for medicinal plants, clonal and seedling seed orchards,
germplasm bank, provenance trials of selected MPT species for improving the forest
productivity.
Research and demonstration of agro-forestry models.
Bio-diversity of Eastern Ghats, impact assessment of eco-disturbance and rehabilitation.
The institute is focusing now on eastern ghats especially on rare, endangered and
threatened species.
Ecological and vegetation studies of mangrove forests.
Vision
The vision of Institute of Forest Biodiversity is to attain
excellence especially in conservation of forest and wild agri
genetic resources of both plants and animals and forest
biodiversity in general including microbial populations using in
situ and ex situ methods, facilitate sustainable utilization of
resources by value addition wherever desirable and generate
products and services, in a way that sustains diversity and
productivity in an eco-friendly manner.
Projects undertaken in the past
A total of 28 projects are undertaken since inception of the centre. Certain projects started are as
given below:
I.C.F.R.E. Projects:
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Performance of different Agro-forestry Systems in Semi-Arid Tropics of Andhra Pradesh.
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Screening of natural populations of Lagerstroemia spp. for domestication.
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Natural variation studies in rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia Roxb.) for tree improvement.
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Estimation of Variablility in Pterocarpus marsupium L. and germplasm collection.
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Studies on phenotypic variation in Pterocarpus santalinus L. f. and collection of germplasm.
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Dynamics of Insect Populations in Cotton based Agro forestry Systems of Andhra Pradesh.
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Reclamation of Iron Ore, limestone mine spoils in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
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Assessment of the impact of forest fire on regeneration of forests in Andhra Pradesh.
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Study on Impact of Podu cultivation on phytodiversity and soil factors in the Eastern Ghats of
Andhra Pradesh.
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Development of micropropagation protocols for production of superior germplasm of Dalbergia
latifolia Roxb. and Pterocarpus santalinus L. f.
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Optimisation of seed germination methods and clonal multiplication area management of
Ailanthus excelsa Roxb.
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Genetic improvement of Melia azedarach L. and Melia dubia Cav. through plus tree selection,
assessing the genetic variability and progeny trial establishment (phase-1)
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Development of Agroforestry models in Wrightia tinctoria R.Br. and Gmelina arborea Roxb. as tree
species in semiarid tropics of Andhra Pradesh.
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Monitoring of the changes in flora and fauna in the reserved forests along the Thellavagu Nallah,
SCCL, Kothagudem.
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Population genetics and phylogeography of Pterocarpus santalinus L.f., and its ex situ conservation
through biotechnological interventions.
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Molecular assessment of breeding patterns in clonal seed orchards of Teak in Andhra Pradesh.
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Establishment and evaluation of multilocational trials of Melia azedarach L. and Melia dubia Cav.
(Ex. M. Roem)- Phase-II
Important research projects undertaken during the
last 10 years & their outcome (Research Projects)
Forestry research priorities for next 20-25 years
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Future research at Institute of Forest Biodiversity will be focused on assessment,
documentation and conservation of forest biodiversity of Eastern Ghats. The
prioritized research areas are
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Quantitative ecological assessment and documentation of biodiversity of Eastern
Ghats to study composition and structural changes brought about by change in
climate.
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Genetic resource assessment of rare, endangered, threatened (RET)and endemic
species of Eastern Ghats for conservation planning.
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In situ conservation of the RET and endemic species of Eastern Ghats by identifying
conservation populations/stands within the protected area networks.
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Ex situ conservation of the RET and endemic species of Eastern Ghats by
establishing germplasm banks, seed storage rooms and tissue culture rooms.
Outcome report of major research work
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Population genetics and phylogeography of Pterocarpus santalinus L.f. and its ex-situ
conservation through biotechnological interventions: (Project No. FRC/XI/16) PI-Dr. S. Pattanaik
A study was undertaken at the institute of Forest Biodiversity, Hyderabad to assess diversity and
structure present in the natural populations of Redsanders using chloroplast DNA markers. The
study revealed low within populations and total diversity (Hs = 0.116 and Ht = 0.650). Most of the
diversity was attributed to among population diversity. A strong geographic structure (Fst = 0.822)
was detected among the studied populations. The study detected three distinct haplotypes
suggesting the presence of three genetic lineages in the natural Redsander populations. A
germplasm bank containing five hundred germplasm from eight different source populations have
been established at the Institute of Forest Biodiversity campus. Germplasm from the three genetic
lineages, as detected in the present study, are conserved. The germplasm bank will be a useful
source of genetic material for future studies.
•Natural regeneration of Red sanders, Rollamadugu, Razampeta Forest Division
•Red sanders nursery at Institute of Forest Biodiversity, Hyderabad
•Red sanders germplasm bank established at the Institute of Forest Biodiversity, Hyderabad
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Genetic improvement of Melia azedarach L. and M. dubia Cav. through plus tree selection, assessing
the genetic variability and progeny trial establishment (Phase-I). PI- Dr. G.R.S. Reddy (Project Code:
RAG/PLAN/IWST/TIP/X-67/6-126/FRC/08)
Thirty plus trees of Melia dubia and M. azedarach respectively were selected based on the
morphometric traits to identify suitable seed resources with high oil content. The seeds of M. azedarach
collected from plus tree number PAK-9 of Dharwad sources was estimated to have the higher oil content
as compared to other sources. The seeds of Melia dubia collected from plus tree number PDT-12 of
Thalamalai sources was estimated to have the higher oil content as compared to other sources. Seed
germination study in case of Melia dubia revealed that depulpingthe fruits and soaked in normal water
for 168 hrs significantly enhanced seed germination percentage. Seed germination study also revealed
that the seeds collected in the month of January to February gave the best results in M. dubia. The
progeny trials were established using seeds of plus trees from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
at Forest Research Centre, Hyderabad and Nallal Field Research Station, Bangalore. The survival
percentage was found to be 100% in both the species. Under filed evaluation studies, growth parameters
were recorded and analysis of variance indicated significant difference among the seed sources for all the
characters studied. DNA extraction method was standardized for both the species. RAPD studies for both
the species provided the basic information that there is variation among the plus trees this will be used
as a base to initiate the advanced generation tree improvement programme.
Effect of different concentrations of Indole-3-butyric acid on rooting percentage and number of roots in stem cuttings of Melia dubia
Macro propagated plants after transplantation
(iii)&(iv) Macro propagated plants after three months
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Ethnobotanical studies of northern part of Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh. (Project
No.IWST/WBD(M)/X170 ) PI- Dr. N. Rama Rao.
Extensive field tours were conducted in tribal areas in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam
districts of northern part of Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh and collected ethnobotanically
important plant species with relevant information. Ethnobotanical data on 208 plant species were
collected from Bagatas, Jatapus, Khonds, Kondadoras, Nukadoras, Pojras, Savaras and Valmikis tribes
from the study area. The plant specimens were collected and made into herbaria and identified with
the available floras. The nomenclature of plant species was verified with the latest literature. The
ethnobotanical data were scrutinized and screened with the help of available literature. During the
period of study, lesser known uses of twenty two medicinal plants used by the tribes for various
ailments were collected. The effects of tribal culture on the vegetation during the studies were also
collected. A rare and endemic cycad namely, Cycas sphaerica was collected and its ethnobotanical
uses were recorded for the first time from the Eastern Ghats of Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts
of Andhra Pradesh.
Argyreia nervosa-leaves used for boils and blisters
Marketing of Minor forest produce at Kinchumanda near Paderu, Visakhapatnam
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Reassigning Forest Types of India for their better management.
Under the guidance of ICFRE, Institute of Forest Biodiversity took up
phytosociological studies at 38 geographic locations covering fifteen forest types of
Andhra Pradesh. Nested quadrats were laid and all trees (≥ 10 cm dbh), shrubs (< 10
cm dbh) and grasses were enumerated. Phytosociological parameters viz., frequency,
density, dominance, relative frequency, relative density, relative dominance,
importance value index (IVI) and Shannon-Weiner Index were calculated. The survey
conducted at five dry Red sanders bearing forest areas (Forest type 5A/C2) revealed
some interesting findings.In terms of IVI, the relative position of Red sanders in the
community was found to be fifth and beyond. Syzygium alternifolium, Anogeissus
latifolia and Chloroxylon swietenia were found to be the predominant species at
these five study sites. Red sanders was conspicuously absent from the higher
diameter classes.
Quadrat laying at one of the geographic location, Kodur range, Rajampeta
A view of dry Redsanders bearing forests, Kodur range, Rajampeta
A view of a young Redsanders tree, Kodur range, Rajampeta
Technologies already developed and operational in field
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Name of the technology
Scientists
involved
Performance of different agroDr. G.R.S.
forestry systems in semi-arid tropics
Reddy, Sc.-F
of Andhra Pradesh
Dynamics of insect pest populations
Dr. Y. Sridhar,
in cotton based agro-forestry systems
Sc.-C
of Andhra Pradesh
Development of multitier cropping
Dr. G.R.S.
models for medicinal plants in Andhra
Reddy, Sc.-F
Pradesh
Development of agro-forestry models
in Wrightia tinctoria and Gmelina
Mr. M.B.
arborea as tree species in semi-arid
Honnuri, Sc.-B
tropics of Andhra Pradesh
Under
Date &
plan/
year of
sponsored
transfer
funding
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ICFRE
2007
ICFRE
2010
NMPB,
New Delhi
2014
ICFRE
Case studies of forestry research extension
• Altogether, 12 training programmes were conducted under “Van Vigyan
Kendra at then Forest Research Centre, Hyderabad during the period
2009-10. A total of 416 participants received training on topics covering
forest nursery, tree improvement, wood science, biodiversity and
environment related issues, disaster management, etc.
• A demonstration cum training programme for farmers under the project
“Development of Agro-forestry in wrightia tinctoria and Gmelina arborea
as tree species in semi-arid tropics of Andhra Pradesh” conducted on 29-313 at Chelmeda village, Medak District.
• A demonstration cum training for the farmers under the project
“Development of Agro-forestry in Wrightia tinctoriaand Gmelina arborea
as tree species in semi-arid tropics of Andhra Pradesh” was conducted on
27-28th December 2013 at Ramayanapet, Medak District.
• Besides training programmes for other stakeholders were also conducted
through the sponsorship of MoEF, New Delhi.