Journal ID : AMA-28-05-2023-12297
[This article belongs to Volume - 54, Issue - 06]
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Title : Impact of cyclone on phytology of tall coconut (Cocos nucifera L) genotypes in East coast province of India

Abstract :

The present study was extracted to address the adverse effects of cyclone on tall palms and recovery pattern of the tall coconut ecotypes. The trunk height was significantly higher in IC 599266 (9.28m) and lower in IC 599624 (8.22 m). The dense leaves were observed in IC 599264 with more number of scars in 1m (13.60 Nos. Longer leaflet was observed in IC 599664 (118.32cm) and shorter in IC 599265 (106.00) and the breadth of leaflet was broader in VPM4 (6.00cm) and leaner in IC599266 (4.53cm). The average length of inflorescence was 96.66 cm and 4 genotypes exceeded the grand mean which includes the two check varieties VPM 4 and ALR (CN)1. (CN)1. Positive correlation was observed between the number of leaves, number of female flowers, setting percent and the yield. The mean husked fruit weight was 464.62g with a deviation of 52.12g from the mean. Kernal thickness (2.40cm), Kernal weight (256.13g) and the copra content (137.70g) was the highest in IC 599264 compared to all the genotypes under study. The mean husked fruit weight was 464.62g with a deviation of 52.12g from the mean. Kernal thickness (2.40cm), Kernal weight (256.13g) and the copra content (137.70g) was the highest in IC 599264 compared to all the genotypes under study. The recovery response by this genotype indicates the adaptability to East Coast of Tamil Nadu.

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