Natural Regeneration :
- Natural regeneration through coppices.
Artificial Regeneration :
- Propagated by Nursery raised seedlings.
Seed collection and Storage :
- The seeds are collected during May-June
- About 14-15 seeds/gram
- Germination percentage is 40-48%
- Plant percent is 19 %
- Only freshly collected seed should be used for sowing.
Seed Treatment :
- Soaking in soaking in cold water for 24 hrs increases germination percentage.
Nursery Technique :
- Seedlings can be raised in poly bags.
- 2-3 seeds are sown in each poly bag and water regularly.
- Germination starts within 6 days.
- One year old seedlings are fit for planting.
Plantation technique :
- Seedlings planted on the onset of Monsoon.
- The 30 cm3 pits at a spacing of 3m x 3m are prepared in advance to allow weathering of soil.
Care & Disease Control :
- Regular weeding and soil working should be ensured.
Irrigation :
For proper growth and survival it is necessary to give one or two waterings after planting. This is specifically required in arid regions. Irrigation after planting is not a prerequisite in areas having sufficient soil moisture and precipitation. Higher survival rate and better rate of growth is reported when soil and water conservation measures are also adopted.
Recommended Harvest :
Yield :
A mature tree yields about 1 - 1.5 kilos of gum a year
Major uses :
- Timber is used for inferior planking, cheap furniture, packing cases, boxes, boat masses, cooperage, etc.
- Trees are lopped for cattle fodder.
