The Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera L.) - Research and Development Perspectives

As these special features necessitate greater investment of resources, time and land, it is all the more imperative that research is not duplicated and the information and experience becoming available around the world is shared so that it can be fully utilised. In this context periodic publications...

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Other Authors: Krishnakumar, V. (Editor), Thampan, P. K. (Editor), Nair, M. Achuthan (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 2018, 2018
Edition:1st ed. 2018
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • International Scenario of Coconut Sector
  • Botany, Origin and Genetic Resources of Coconut
  • Varietal Improvement
  • Varietal Resistance in Coconut
  • Coconut Biotechnology
  • Agro Management Practices for Sustainable Coconut Production
  • Soil Productivity and Nutrition
  • Physiology and Biochemistry
  • Coconut - Maladies and Remedies
  • Phytoplasmal Diseases
  • Pest Dynamics and Suppression Strategies
  • Harvest and Post Harvest Technology
  • Technology Translation in Coconut – Global Scenario and Strategies
  • Nutrition and Health Aspects of Coconut
  • Climate Change, Carbon Sequestration, and Coconut-Based Ecosystems
  • World Coconut Economy: Sectoral Issues, Markets, and Trade.