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- Location
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Established
- 1988
- Type
- Standalone Institute
- Ownership
- Government
- Affiliation
- ICFRE (autonomous research institute)
- Approvals
- ICFRE
- NAAC grade
- NA
- Official website
- ifgtb.icfre.gov.in
Overview
The Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding (IFGTB), Coimbatore was established in 1988 and is a specialized research institute of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), focused on tree improvement, forest genetics and biotechnology for economically and ecologically important tree species.
IFGTB functions under ICFRE, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and hosts research divisions in forest biotechnology, tree breeding and genetic resource conservation. It contributes research support to state forest departments and plantation industries across South India.
Admission to research fellow and project-associate positions is through IFGTB’s own recruitment process, generally requiring a master’s degree in forestry, botany or a related life science discipline. Sign up free to see fees by quota, closing ranks and placement data.
Admission
Eligibility
Master's degree in forestry, botany or a related life science discipline for research positions
Admission process
IFGTB's own recruitment process for research fellow and project-associate positions
Campus & facilities
- Research
- laboratories
- tree
- breeding
- seed
- orchards
- biotechnology
- Laboratories
- Library
Address
R.S. Puram, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu – 641002Frequently asked questions
What does IFGTB specialize in?
IFGTB specializes in tree improvement, forest genetics and biotechnology for economically and ecologically important tree species.
Does IFGTB offer regular degree programmes?
IFGTB is primarily a research institute; it hosts research fellows and project associates rather than running regular degree programmes.
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