Coconut

Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Global Scenario on Production, Productivity and Marketing of Coconut Commodities.2. Perspectives in Global Coconut Research. 3.  Origin and Domestication. 4. Botany, Growth and Development. 5. Breeding. 6. Biotechnological Approaches. 7. Physiology. 8. Nutrition. 9. Production Systems, Nutrient Dynamics and Organic Farming.10. Diseases. 11. Pests. 12. Impacts of Climate Change. 13. Value Addition and Product Diversification.14. Global Coconut Communities: Status and Strategies in situ Diversity Management and Utilization.

This book provides an insight into the wonderful coconut palm, traces its origin and domestication, describes the palm and its diversity, and presents the research and technology development to facilitate scientific coconut cultivation and social empowerment. The book is a treasure house of information for students, growers, researchers, developmental agencies, policy makers, and all stakeholders connected with coconut development. (jacket)