FPI Research Theme focuses on generating technologies for establishment of plantations, trees on farms and sustainable management of all types of forests. The Theme undertakes research in tree improvement, conservation of forest genetic resources; integration of high value trees on farms, and production of high quality tree germplasm. In addition, the Theme undertakes research and advisory services in Integrated Pest Management and management of parasitic plants.
The theme addresses challenges facing forestry through the following sub-themes:
Germplasm production and conservation
Silviculture
Tree breeding
Domestication and diversification of tree species
Forest biotechnology
Diversification of tree species
Forest health management
Forest plantation resource assessment
High quality germplasm of Melia volkensii from seeds and tissue culture
High quality germplasm of Melia volkensii from seeds and tissue culture
Grevillea robusta is an important multipurpose tree species in the maize
Vitex keniensis
Osyris lanceolata
Cuppressus lusitanica