Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) genetic improvement in Vanuatu: overview of research achievements from 1962 to 2002

Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) genetic improvement in Vanuatu: overview of research achievements from 1962 to 2002

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From 1962 to 2002, at the Saraoutou research station on the island of Santo in Vanuatu, genetic improvement work was undertaken to increase the productivity of coconut plantations, which, through copra exports, were the country’s main wealth in the last century. Beginning with two Vanuatu Tall (VTT)...

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Main Authors: Labouisse Jean-Pierre, Sileye Tiata, Morin Jean-Paul, Hamelin Chantal, Baudouin Luc, Bourdeix Roland, Rouzière André
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2004-07-01
Series:Oléagineux, Corps gras, Lipides
Subjects:
pacific
vanuatu
coconut
genetic improvement
copra
seeds
heritability
mass selection
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ocl.2004.0354

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