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Reproductive biology of coconut palms

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Lethal Yellowing: Research and Practical Aspects

Part of the book series: Developments in Plant Pathology ((DIPP,volume 5))

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In order to develop appropriate management strategies for both in situ and ex situ conservation, studies of interactions between natural population structure, floral biology and pollination and seed dispersal vectors are needed [40]. Knowledge of these systems in coconuts is also relevant in the effective establishment of seed-gardens for hybrid seed production and for efficient crossing during a breeding program. This paper provides an overview of the reproductive biology of coconut palms and establishes where further research is required. A detailed review of the development of floral organs and fruit of coconut palms has been published by Menon and Pandalai [26].

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Ashburner, G.R. (1995). Reproductive biology of coconut palms. In: Oropeza, C., Howard, F.W., Ashburner, G.R. (eds) Lethal Yellowing: Research and Practical Aspects. Developments in Plant Pathology, vol 5. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0433-3_10

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