The conservatory of institute is
in area of 1370 sq. mt. and meant for house plants from tropical
and subtropical climates. There are nearly 550 species/cultivars
of plants including of some rare cycads.
The specially constructed house for growing Pteridophytes/Ferns
is established in an area of 400 sq. mt. The fern house is covered
with mesh to cut excessive light and equipped with pqrinklers
and water filled channels to maintain humidity. Agermplasm collection
of 65 species of ferns and fern allies from India and abroad is
maintained in fern house. |