Importance of quality planting material in Indian agroforestry systems and bio-energy plantations: A review

Abstract

Different agroclimatic conditions prevailing in India make Agroforestry fit for sustained living. Agroforestry, even though it has the potential to improve the economic status of the farmers still farmers are one step behind to adopt it as it works in the long run, but one discomfort won’t keep this practice out of the box. The developing countries are facing major global warming and climate change problems because of the less green cover therefore the solution comes here by practicing Tree outside forest / Agroforestry. The success of Agroforestry mainly depends on the selection and procurement of quality planting materials and region-specific plant selection. This review highlights the huge demand for forests and their byproducts also quality planting materials, which are important in Agroforestry.