All India Coordinated Research Project on Agro-Forestry, GKVK, Bangalore

AICRP Scheme/ Unit : AICRP on Agroforestry

Location : UAS GKVK, Bangalore

Year of Start: 2003-04

Mandate:

Research Programmes:

Melia dubia based Agroforestry system
Evaluation of Silvi-pasture system in Teak
Perennial tree fodder based Agroforestry system
Mahogany based agro-forestry systems
Sandal wood based agroforestry system
Dryland orchard based agroforestry systems
Evaluation of red and sweet tamarind clones
On farm demonstration of agro-forestry in tribal areas (TSP)
Establishment and demonstration of agroforestry based IFS at ZARS, GKVK, Bengaluru

Research Accomplishments :

(Varieties released /Technologies developed / Patents developed/ Commercialized etc…)

Released GKVK-17 Tamarind variety for commercial cultivation
Recommended 5 m X 5 m spacing for Melia dubia block plantation
Recommended 2.5 m – 3.5 m spacing for bund and boundary plantations Melia dubia

Awards / Recognitions:

During Krishimela 2021-22 we received Best field demonstration for the agroforestry based Integrated Farming System

Facilities Available:

Well-furnished and equipped laboratory facilities

Other Activities:

Nil

Staff Profile:

Scientific staff:

Name		Mr. V. Bhaskar
Designation		Officer-In-Charge
Academic Qualification		MSc. (Horticulture)
Area of Specialization		Horticulture
Date of joining duty at UAS, Bangalore		18.02.1991
Date of Joining Scheme /Unit		30.11.2012
e-mail: University Email ID Other E-mail ID(s)		bhaskaragroforestry@gmail.com uasbagroforestry@gmail.com
Telephone with STD Code Mobile		9448985523 08023627954
	Name	Dr. Hanumanthappa, D.C.
	Designation	Sr. Scientist (Agronomy)
	Academic Qualification	Ph.D
	Area of Specialization	Agronomy
	Date of joining duty at UAS, Bangalore	14.03.2007
	Date of Joining Scheme /Unit	14.06.2017
	e-mail: University Email ID Other E-mail ID(s)	dhdeeta@gmail.com uasbagroforestry@gmail.com
	Telephone with STD Code Mobile	9880019697 08023627954

Technical staff:

	Name	Mr.Ganesha, B.H.
	Designation	Senior Research Fellow
	Academic Qualification	MSc. (Forestry)
	Area of Specialization	Forestry/agroforestry
	Date of joining duty at UAS, Bangalore	01.07.2020
	Date of Joining Scheme/Unit	08.07.2021
	E-mail: University Email ID Other E-mail ID(s)	ganeshforicofcp@gmail.com uasbagroforestry@gmail.com
	Telephone with STD Code Mobile	7406288442 08023627954