Yogranjan*, Swapnil Sapre and Swati Sirotiya

Hi-tech Plant Tissue Culture Lab, JNKVV, College of Agriculture, Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh, India

*Corresponding Author: Yogranjan, Hi-tech Plant Tissue Culture Lab, JNKVV, College of Agriculture, Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Received: February 16, 2026; Published: June 24, 2026

Abstract

Agroforestry systems play a critical role in biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable rural livelihoods; however, their ecological integrity is increasingly threatened by land-use intensification, habitat degradation, and unsustainable resource extraction, particularly in drought prone regions such as Bundelkhand in India. This review critically examines the constraints limiting effective agroforestry optimization and evaluates the role of plant biotechnology in strengthening conservation and propagation strategies for priority species. Emphasis is placed on in vitro techniques, including micropropagation, synthetic seed technology, somatic embryogenesis, and germplasm conservation, as tools to overcome limitations associated with poor natural regeneration, low seed viability, and overexploitation. This review synthesizes tissue culture advancements and research gaps across key agroforestry species such as Terminalia arjuna, Diospyros melanoxylon, Manilkara hexandra, Madhuca longifolia, Aegle marmelos, and Buchanania lanzan. The integration of species-specific biotechnological protocols with in situ conservation and sustainable management frameworks is identified as essential for enhancing genetic resource conservation, large-scale propagation of elite genotypes, and long-term agroforestry system resilience.

Keywords: Biodiversity; Natural Resources; Agroforestry

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Citation

Citation: Yogranjan., et al. “Unlocking the Secrets of Biodiversity in Agroforestry: The Critical Role of Biotechnology for Long-Term Conservation". Acta Scientific Agriculture 10.6 (2026): 01-08.

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