ABIDJAN, May 9 (Reuters) - Researchers in Ivory Coast are asking $1 million for a three-headed hybrid coconut tree they believe could substantially boost the tropical nut's yield. Scientists at Ivory ...

Kenya has begun harvesting from the first hybrid coconut trees that were imported from India and planted in Kilifi County in 2019. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] Farmers at the Coast have started reaping ...

The government has started the distribution of fast-maturing hybrid coconut tree seedlings to farmers at the Coast. Through the partnership with the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), the ...

Dr Nma Okorojie, President, National Coconut Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NACOPPMAN) wants Federal Government’s support in the provision of hybrid coconut seedlings and ...

Coconut trees grow slowly and are difficult to clone. Scientists a multiplied seedlings faster and conserved coconut genetic resources for the long term. This will help preserve coconut tree ...

Coconuts are exotic, edible fruits produced by coconut trees. The coconut tree is a kind of palm tree with a single straight trunk and has been used for many purposes since prehistoric times. Every ...

Coconut trees grow slowly and are difficult to clone. Scientists at KU Leuven and the Alliance multiplied seedlings faster and conserved coconut genetic resources for the long-term The coconut is the ...