White sandal (Santalum album L.) grows in sandy alluvial or laterite soil having adequate edaphic as well as environmental factors. But, it is ensured its survivility when specific host plants are available in its surrounding root zone. It has also been found that host is no more required for its proper growth and development after 3-4 years. Consideringall these facts a venture was undertaken to conduct an experiment for its mass propagation in the forest gardens under Bankura(S), Bankura(N) and Burdwan Forest Divisions in West Bengal. The aims and objects of the study were to observe the role of suitable host plant and influence of edaphic factors of the locations in favour of the growth and development of Santalum album L.
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