Research Article | Published: 31 July 2025

Evaluation of stump quality in teak (Tectona grandis) drupes collected from different provenances and forest types of India

Poomaruthai Masilamani, Subramanian Venkatesan and Perumal Rajkumar

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 48 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 131-136 | 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2025-6W0Z55 | Cite this article

Abstract

Teak drupes were collected from seven geographical locations representing four forest types in India—dry deciduous, moist deciduous, very moist deciduous, and semi-deciduous—to evaluate provenance variation in field emergence, seedling growth, and stump quality. Seed filling percentage was assessed through a cutting test. Pre-conditioned drupes were sown in nursery beds (5 m²) containing red earth, sand, and farmyard manure (2:1:1) under a randomized block design with five replications. Seedling emergence was recorded up to 28 days and at monthly intervals up to six months after sowing. Growth and quality parameters were measured at six months. Results indicated significant provenance variation, with drupes from the Telangana (Jannaram) provenance producing the highest seedling emergence per m² and the greatest number of plantable stumps compared to other provenances.

Keywords

Field emergence, Forest types, Provenance, Seedling growth, Stump quality, Teak

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Masilamani, P., Venkatesan, S. and Rajkumar, P., 2025. Evaluation of stump quality in teak (Tectona grandis) drupes collected from different provenances and forest types of India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 48(2), pp.131-136. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2025-6W0Z55

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 02 June 2025

Manuscript Revised on 24 June 2025

Manuscript Accepted on 27 June 2025

Manuscript Published on 31 July 2025

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