This review provides a detailed outline of the developments in the field of coconut breeding.
Emphasis is laid on research on both classical and molecular genetic tools for improving the …

The coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) is popularly known as a 'tree of life'because of its various
economic uses and importance in sustaining the life of the people who grow them. The stem …

Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) is a continuous fruiting perennial tropical fruit and oil crop that is
mainly cultivated in the humid and sub-humid coastal tropics. It is a perennial multipurpose …

The oil palm is a perennial monocot belonging to the genus Elaeis with two main species, E.
oleifera found in Central and South America and E. guineensis originating from the coastal …

Morphological variation of the coconut fruit measured in situ has been used to estimate
genetic diversity, and generate hypotheses about the evolutionary and geographical …

Lethal Yellowing (LY) is one the main diseases affecting coconut worldwide, making the
research for resistant germplasm vital to production. Study objectives were to:(i) estimate …

An evaluation trial conducted over 28 years on coconut hybrid combinations has resulted in
identification of a superior, high yielding Dwarf x Tall hybrid, named as 'Kalpa …

Coconut genetic resources have been traditionally collected and conserved in major
coconut producing countries with the objective of using these to improve the genetic make …

Coconut grows in the tropics mainly in coastal areas at low altitudes, in environments of high
humidity and high temperatures. Its oil is characterized by a relatively high melting point …

Coconut farming is sometimes constrained by low productivity and poor returns on
investment. Breeding for desirable traits and higher productivity is one of the most efficient …