The Coconut Palm: A MonographThe coconut - its importance - its original home. General morphology. Floral biology. Varieties. Breeding. Climate and soil. Production of quality planting material. Field culture. Soil conditions in relation to nutritive aspects. Plantation management. Yield. Diseases. Soil conditions in relation to health and disease. Pests. Tapping. Abnormalities. Utilisatiion of coconut products. Certain problems in coconut research. |
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THE COCONUTITS IMPORTANCEITS ORIGINAL | 1 |
Importance in Domestic Life Area and Production Acreage | 13 |
Description Variation in Length and Girth | 27 |
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