Genetic diversity, population structure and association analysis in coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) germplasm using SSR markers

S Geethanjali, JA Rukmani, D Rajakumar… - Plant Genetic …, 2018 - cambridge.org
A world-wide coconut germplasm collection (79 genotypes) was analyzed for genetic
diversity and population structure based on 48 simple sequence repeat (SSR) loci. The …

Conservation and Utilization of Genetic Diversity in Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.)

A Karun, SV Ramesh, MK Rajesh, V Niral… - Cash Crops: Genetic …, 2022 - Springer
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 …

Varietal resistance in coconut

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 …

Genomic Designing for Biotic Stress Resistance in Coconut

SV Ramesh, A Josephrajkumar, M Babu… - Genomic Designing for …, 2022 - Springer
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 …

Genetic improvement for sustainability of coconut production: The Sri Lankan experience

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 …

Analysis of genetic diversity in coconut and its conservation in root (wilt) disease affected areas of Kerala: A community participatory approach

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 …

Studies on improvement of'West Coast Tall'cultivar of coconut for yield and resistance to root (wilt) disease through recurrent selection

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 …