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Titre(s) : The coconut palm (Cocos nucifera L.) - research and development perspectives [Texte électronique] / Editor-in-Chief, K. U. K. Nampoothiri,... ; edited by V. Krishnakumar,... P. K. Thampan,... M. Achuthan Nair,...
Publication : Singapore : Springer, copyright 2018
Description matérielle : 1 online resource
Note(s) : Notes bibliogr. Index
Since the publication of "The coconut palm - A monograph" in 1960, considerable information
has been accrued on the crop through work at research institutes, international organisations
and development agencies. Although coconut cultivation is spread over 93 countries,
providing employment and creating livelihood opportunities to 64 million families
around the globe, smallholder coconut farmers are now facing numerous challenges.
The wide gap between the potential and actual yield is a major concern, and as such
it is necessary to disseminate knowledge in order to implement research findings.
Coconut research in India, one of the leading coconut producing countries, is celebrating
its centenary, making this an opportune time to review the research and development
advances and the relevant technologies. This detailed, comprehensive book covers all
aspects of coconut, from the origins to cultivation, breeding, physiology and value
addition, as well as subjects of topical interest like nutrition and health, biotechnology,
and climate change and carbon sequestration. Written by leading experts in the fields
it emphasises that the livelihood of the small coconut landholders is the ultimate
aim of scientists and developmental agencies, and outlines various important strategies
to make coconut farming more remunerative globally. It discusses work in all the major
coconut growing countries and outlines suggestions for international cooperation.
Research work on the crop is comparatively difficult because of its perennial nature,
longevity, height, long juvenile phase, large sized nuts, cross pollination and seed
propagation. 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, compiling all the available
information on coconut assume greater significance. This book is therefore of great
value to researchers, students, extension workers, developmental agencies and progressive
farmers
La pagination de l'édition imprimée correspondante est de : XXII-834 p.
Autre(s) auteur(s) : Nampoothiri, K. U. K.. Éditeur scientifique
Krishnakumar, V. (1957-....). Éditeur scientifique
Thampan, Palakasseril Kumaran (1933-). Éditeur scientifique
Nair, M. Achuthan. Éditeur scientifique
Sujet(s) : Cocotier -- Écophysiologie
Cocotier -- Cultures
Cocotier -- Biotechnologie
Indice(s) Dewey :
584.84 (23e éd.) = Arecales
Identifiants, prix et caractéristiques : ISBN 9789811327544. - ISBN 9811327548. - ISBN 9789811327537. - ISBN 9789811327551
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Identifiant de la notice : ark:/12148/cb46571209h
Notice n° :
FRBNF46571209
(notice reprise d'un réservoir extérieur)
Table des matières : 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. .
