Abstract
Bombax ceiba L. is a fast-growing tree found in greater part of India. It is strong light-demander, resists mild frost and is found to be unaffected by drought. The species is planted on a wide scale, but superior germplasm is not available for planting. Germplasm of Assam is known to grow faster than north Indian germplasm. Between-stand as well as between-tree within-stand variation was observed for fruit and seed traits in Karbi Anglong district in Assam. The study suggests that it would be worthwhile to intensively select superior stands as well as superior trees in the state, carry out their progeny testing and clonal evaluation for producing superior germplasm for plantation purposes.
Keywords
Bombax ceiba, Fruits, Seeds, Superior Trees, Germplasm conservation, Karbi Anglong, Assam