Development of maturity marking systems for intensive cultivation of bamboo
Developed by K.S.Sethi, Director Biotechnology, Government of Tripura
Bamboo culms are best harvested when they are 3-4years of age. Under field conditions, it is difficult to ascertain which culms are between 3-4 years of age. A marking system for ensuring harvest of good quality bamboo is essential.
A colour code marking system for bamboo has been developed - the Tripura Colour Code marking system (TCC marking system) for bamboo:
Culms produced in a year would be marked with a band 3” wide at breast height level that is at a height of 1.37 meters above ground level. The colour code designated for different years are as follows:
- 2004 - Red
- 2005 - Yellow
- 2006 - Blue
- 2007 - White
- 2008 - Black
After 2008, the order of colours would be repeated i.e., for 2009- Red –Yellow- Blue- White, and 2013- Black. Normally culms are not to be retained beyond 5 years.
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