Coconut
- BN : Cocus nucifera , Cocos means monkey face which is derived from Spanish
- Monoluron Content of coconut oil has anti HIV property.
- Dwarf coconut is selfpollinated, while tall coconut are cross pollinated.
- India ranks 3rd in area and production , 1st in productivity.
- Production in India : KL>TN>KN.
- Productivity : MH
- Secondary growth in stem & root is absent.
- Heliotropic plant which loves sunshine.
- Laccadive micro is suitable for making ball copra.
- Laccadive ordinary is suitable for making ball copra & oil extraction.
- Kangayan in tamilnadu is considered as 2nd major market centre for copra coconut oil in the country.
- Coconut ripens in 12-13 months from opening of the inflorescence
- First hybrid : T x D : released in year -1932.
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