Selection and breeding for high yield in coconut

Manthriratna, M.A.P.P.

dc.contributor.author	Manthriratna, M.A.P.P.	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2014-01-29T04:02:18Z
dc.date.available	2014-01-29T04:02:18Z
dc.date.issued	1970	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Ceylon Coconut Quarterly, 21(3/4):p.94-98	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://cri.nsf.ac.lk/handle/1/1888
dc.description.abstract	The programme of selection and breeding have been discussed. Substantial increases in yield may be obtained by selectio0n of seed parent onweinght of husked nuts, followed by a rigid selection of seedlings in the nurseries. The tallxdwarf(F1) hybrid is recommended for those area withlight sandy soils and a good distribution of rainfall, although hereosis may be exploited fully only under good management.	en_US
dc.publisher	CRI. Lunuwila	en_US
dc.subject	Agriculture	en_US
dc.subject	Coconut palms	en_US
dc.subject	Productivity	en_US
dc.subject	Hybridization	en_US
dc.title	Selection and breeding for high yield in coconut	en_US
dc.type	A	en_US