Genetic Variation Of Sengon (Paraserianthes falcataria), An Important Tree Species For Agroforestry, In West Java

Abstract

The important role of Sengon (P. falcataria) in agroforestry system, which is mostly found in local community forests and its susceptibility to insect pest, has Led to development of improvement program of this species by both government institution and companies. The program was started with selection of plus trees in b t h natural stands and plantations throughout Indonesia's islands, followed by some testing programs, i.e. provenances and progeny testing, as well as establishment of seed orchards in several locations in Java.