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Kerala Forest Seed Centre
(KFSC)
Established with the financial assistance from
Kerala Forest Department
under Kerala Forestry Project
(World Bank) |
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The main objective of the
Centre is to collect seeds of superior trees/stands, process,
grade, store and supply to KFD and other government
departments, non governmental agencies, farmers and others
interested in seed of forest tree species for propagation. In
addition to supply of quality seeds of forestry species,
facilities are also used to undertake research in seed science
and technology in tropical forestry species and to provide
training to forestry professionals, researchers, students and
others interested in seeds.
The KFSC is headed by a
senior scientist of KFRI having professional training and
experience in Silviculture and seed science & technology.
He is supported by Forest Range Officer and two Foresters from
KFD to facilitate the programme and activities of the KFSC.
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Facilities available in KFSC |
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KFSC has facilities for
processing, grading and storage of seeds at low temperature,
seed testing for pests and diseases and certification for seed
weight, purity and viability. |
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Species for which seeds are
available |
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Seeds of teak (Tectona
grandis), rosewood (Dalbergia sissoides and D.latifolia),
bamboo, rattan and several other tropical tree speciesof
Kerala will be available for sale. The list of tree seeds will
be provided on request. |
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How to obtain seeds |
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Seeds in ready stock can be
purchased from KFSC on all working days between 11 a.m. and 3
p.m. Requests for purchase of seeds may be sent to the
Scientist-in charge, KFSC. A quotation shall be provided to
the purchaser, indicating the total cost for supply and
handling charges. On remittance of full payment of the cost by
cash or bank draft (payable to the Registrar, KFRI), the seeds
shall be sent by parcel/post/courier.
For seeds of
species which may not be available in stock, order will have
to be placed well in advance; at least three months before the
seeding time of the species.
Click
here for the Price List of Seeds. |
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Seed certification |
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The seeds supplied will be
certified for source, purity, germination percentage and
number of seeds per kilogram or gram. |
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Further information can be
obtained from:
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The Scientist-in-Charge
Kerala Forest Seed Centre
Kerala Forest Research
Institute
Peechi- 680 653, Thrissur Kerala, India
Telephone:
0487 -2698063 Fax: 0487 -2699 249
E-mail :
seedcentre@kfri.org
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