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TNAU MELIA DUBIA - INDUSTRIAL WOOD TREE

Varieties developed

Yield
For pulpwood alone	400tonnes(3harvest)
For plywood alone	250tonnes(1harvest)
For pulp & plywood	325tonnes(3harvest)
Market Price
Pulpwood	Rs.4500 / tonne
Plywood	Rs. 7500/ tonne
Financial Analysis
Plywood Model
BC Ratio @ 15%	3.94
NPV @ 15%	484083
IRR	79.50%
Pulpwood Model
BC Ratio @ 15%	2.18
NPV @ 15%	446183
IRR	90%
Pulpwood+ Plywood Model
BC Ratio @ 15%	2.92
NPV @ 15%	611940
IRR	84%

Varieties

TNAU has developed high yielding progenies and clones in Melia dubia. The TNAU Melia MTP 1 is a wide range variety suitable for varied locations. The clones of 3 and 7 have good industrial utility.