Germany to help AP develop biotech Germany will assist Andhra Pradesh in developing biotechnology sector in the state, and a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Klaus Plate, Chief Executive of Heidelberg Technology Park of Germany and S Dawan, Chief Executive of Biotech Park, Hyderabad. The MoU was signed at the recently held International Technology Conference at Toronto. The Government decided to host the Conference of International Sciences Parks Association in Hyderabad next year to highlight the initiatives of the State Government to promote the biotechnology sector in the state. (Courtesy- The Hindu) Fastest growing alternative to teak Mangium survives various terrains and soil conditions, including degraded areas such as bushes, grasslands, open areas and even compact ground. MANGIUM (Acacia mangium) is one amongst the three fastest growing useful hardwood trees. This native of Australia is also known as Brown Sal, is a major re-forestation tree in Malaysia with more than 80 per cent of new plantation. A hardy tree, Mangium survives various terrains and soil conditions, including degraded areas such as bushes, grasslands, open areas and even compact grounds. Saplings raised with seeds, naturally crossbred and hybridised, produces disease resistant quality timber trees. The tree is usually planted for windbreakers, erosion control, in agro forestry and for pollution control. Planting is done during monsoon the pit size should be 50 x 50 x 50 cms filled with red soil, river sand, FYM, at the ratio of 1:2:1. Plants planted at 1.5m between plants and 2.5m between rows at 2650 plants/Ha with 10 per cent on mortality, 30 per cent thinning in 2nd year, 20 per cent thinning in 5th year, 25 per cent in 1st harvest in the 10th year 20 cuft round logs/ trees at Rs. 150/cuft and 15 per cent in the final harvest in the 15th year 30 cuft round logs/ tree at Rs. 200/cuft. The two most common diseases which affect the tree are root rot and heart rots. They are effectively controlled with the usage of 1 per cent bordeaux mixture, Rhizobium, Phosphobacteria and VAM. Caterpillars and grasshoppers occasionally cause problems. They can be controlled by usual methods. Regular pruning of branches makes it grow straight. It can be grown with other shade resistant medicinal plants (Gymnema Sylvestre) black pepper, for interim returns. (Courtesy- The Hindu) |
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