Genetic diversity is an important determinant of future yield security and hence is a significant factor for crop varietal improvement. Genetic diversity in coconuts is evidenced by …
RJ Thomas, M Shareefa, RV Nair - The Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera L.) …, 2018 - Springer
Host plant resistance offers long-term and sustainable solution in biotic stress management in coconut. Among the diseases affecting coconut, phytoplasmal diseases reported from …
Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) is an economically important plantation crop grown widely in tropical and sub-tropical regions and coastal ecosystems worldwide. The impact of global …
S Perera - Agricultural Research for Sustainable Food Systems in …, 2020 - Springer
Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) is a perennial tree crop offering a multitude of uses and a major component in the daily diet of Sri Lankans. The crop is economically and socially blended …
RJ Thomas, MK Rajesh, S Kalavathi… - Indian Journal of …, 2013 - isgpb.org
Root (wilt) disease is a major constraint to coconut production in Kerala State. Conserving ecotypes with resistance or tolerance to the disease on a community basis is essential to …
RJ Thomas, M Shareefa, RV Nair, PM Jacob… - … Lives, Livelihoods and …, 2014 - actahort.org
In India, coconut is grown in 2.14 million hectares, and about 10 million people depend on coconut for their livelihood. Among the diseases affecting coconut, root (wilt) is the most …