The most commonly used technique for planting is stump budding using improved varieties or clones (Status of 2000). The quality of the planting material is the most important factor affecting the profitability and economics of the plantation and has to be judiciously selected depending on the local situation. Different situations warrant planting of particular types that have the capability to resist the adverse factors and produce good results. Accordingly different varieties like RRII 105, PB 217, GT 1 are commonly cultivated. Research efforts have yielded outstanding varieties like RRII - 100 series, RRII - 200.
