Abstract

Robinia pseudoacacia L. commonly known as black locust; being very promising for soil conservation excellent fodder, good quality fuel-wood, propagation through suckers, honey bee flora and atmospheric nitrogen fixation, is extensively desired by the farmers. However, the presence of spiny stipules on the branches, makes its lopping difficult and lower palatability of the fodder considerably. Detailed cost of the propagating thorn less/nearly thornless Robinia (from natural selection) through tissue culture method and measures to lower this production cost are discussed.

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