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Development of Nursery and Plantation Techniques of Khalshi (aegiceras Corniculatum) in the Coastal Zone of Bangladesh.

Dr. M. M. Rahman
Divisional Officer
Mangrove Silviculture Division, Bangladesh Forest Research Institute, Ministry of Environment and Forest, Mangrove Bhaban, Muzgunni, Khulna-9000

S.M.Hasnin
Senior Research Officer
Mangrove Silviculture Division, Bangladesh Forest Research Institute, Ministry of Environment and Forest, Mangrove Bhaban, Muzgunni, Khulna-9000

Dr.A.S.M.Helal Siddiqui
Senior Research Officer
Mangrove Silviculture Division, Bangladesh Forest Research Institute, Ministry of Environment and Forest, Mangrove Bhaban, Muzgunni, Khulna-9000

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Aegiceras corniculatum) is an important honey producing mangrove species in the Sundarbans. Nursery and plantation techniques of this species are most essential for conservation of the species in the Sundarbans because the natural population of the species has declined in a large scale. Development of nursery and plantation techniques of Khalshi. Extension and conservation of the species, honey production, employment and income generation.A total number of 15,000 propagules (seeds) of khalshi were collected from the Sundarban and 9,000 seedlings were raised for experimental plantations in three salinity zones of the Sundarban. Data on soil pH, water salinity, light intensity, inundation and siltation in the selected sites were recorded. Germination of the seeds, survival and growth performance of the seedlings in the nursery were recorded.Survival percentage of khalshi seedlings are higher at Munshiganj(100%) , Strong saline water zone and Hularchar(100%) moderate saline water zone. Whereas at Bholarpar, the fresh water zone survival is 63%. In strong saline water zone khalshi prefers to the less saline zone.

Keywords: Biodiversity and conservation, Nursery raising and plantations,Khalshi (Aegiceras corniculatum),Sundarbans

Location: Sundarbans

Start Date: 01-07-2010

End Date: 30-06-2016

Program Area: Conservation and Biodiversity

Commodity: Tree

Objectives:

a.To develop nursery and plantation techniques of Khalshi.

b.To conserve and extension of the species.

Methodology:

Propagules (seeds) of khalshi were collected from the Sundarbans and 9,000 seedlings were raised for experimental plantation. Germination of the seeds, survival and growth performance of the seedlings in the nursery were recorded. Experimental plantations were raised at three locations of the Sundarbans. Data on soil pH, water salinity, light intensity, inundation and siltation in the selected sites were recorded. Nurseries and plantations were properly maintained. Data were collected and analyzed.

Source of Information: Annual Research progress,BFRI,2015.

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Funding Source:

1. Government	Budget: 12,00,000.00
2.	Budget: 12,00,000.00

Total Budget (Tk.) : 12,00,000.00

Achievement/Findings:

Three experimental plantations of Khalshi (Aegiceras corniculatum) were raised at three locations of the Sundarbans. In the strong saline water zone the growth performance and survival percentage of khalshi is higher than less saline water zone in the Sundarbans.

Knowledge Management: Report/Proceedings