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Leach, Brian; Foale, M. A.; Ashburner, G. R.

doi:10.1023/a:1024493030687

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“…Such trait selections caused the alteration of biomass of about 50% in the endosperm, 20% in the shell and 30% in the husk [ 18 ]. As a round shape was the desired fruit trait, width would have increased considerably which in turn increased the kernel size by 25 to 30% [ 39 ]. Domestication created differences between wild and domesticated types including plant habit, disease resistance and wind-storm tolerance [ 18 , 19 , 36 , 40 ] as well as fruit size, shape, and yield among modern coconut varieties [ 6 ].…”

Section: Morpho-anatomical Characterization Of the Coconut Fruitmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These significant differences in coconut germination time are thought to have evolved as a consequence of selection pressures coming from both natural and domestic sources, and such diverse selection could be the reasons why there is a wide range of diversity among coconut varieties [ 27 ]. Early and late germinating coconuts have been found to have distinct patterns of global distribution [ 39 ], and these distribution patterns have been used as one of the important characterizations of coconut varieties. Such germinating patterns are a useful tool to study the presence of variability between the coconut populations [ 19 ].…”

Section: Seed Germination and Dormancymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Fruit Biology of Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.)

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Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) is an important perennial crop adapted to a wide range of habitats. Although global coconut demand has increased sharply over the past few years, its production has been decreasing due to palm senility, as well as abiotic and biotic stresses. In fact, replanting efforts are impeded due to the lack of good quality seedlings. In vitro technologies have a great potential; however, their applications may take time to reach a commercial level. Therefore, traditional seed propagation is still critical to help meet the rising demand and its practice needs to be improved. To achieve an improved propagation via seeds, it is important to understand coconut fruit biology and its related issues. This review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of the existing knowledge on coconut fruit morpho-anatomy, germination biology, seed dispersal, distribution, fruit longevity and storage. This will help to identify gaps where future research efforts should be directed to improve traditional seed propagation.

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