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Poplar Based AgrOforestry |
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| POPLAR BASED AGROfORESTRY MODELS:- |
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Economically more beneficial & better alternate for diversification of traditional cropping patterns. |
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A fast growing tree having straight bole. |
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Higher productivity/ yield per unit area. |
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Harvestable within 6 to 8 years of short rotation. |
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Deciduous in nature hence Inter cropping possible throughout the rotation period. |
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Demand of Poplar wood is increasing day by day due to its multiple uses. |
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Local markets are there for marketing of Poplar wood. |
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one year old saplings are supplied for planting. |
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Appropriate time for planting of Poplars is mid December to end of February. |
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