The programme, titled “Advanced Training on Teak Planting Material Production, Nursery Techniques and Genomics,” brings together experts and practitioners from across the teak sector to share recent developments, practical experiences and emerging technologies.
KFRI director Kannan C. S. Warrier, who opened the event, said the training aims to blend traditional teak nursery practices with modern genetic and genomic tools, helping create sustainable and high‑yielding teak plantations through the production of superior planting material and scientific management.
Participants include teak planters, researchers, NGOs, consultants and plantation managers, reflecting a diverse professional mix that fosters interaction and knowledge exchange among those involved in teak cultivation, research, and development.
The curriculum combines technical lectures, hands‑on sessions, laboratory demonstrations and interactive discussions covering nursery management, tissue‑culture propagation, genetic resources, genomics and other aspects of teak improvement.
Senior principal scientists S. Sandeep and Suma Arun Dev are leading the training, which is expected to equip attendees with practical knowledge and technical insights that can be applied to produce higher‑quality planting material and promote more productive, environmentally sound teak plantations.
The involvement of the Food and Agriculture Organisation, the International Tropical Timber Organisation and the International Teak Information Network underscores the global relevance of the initiative and its potential to influence teak forestry practices beyond India.