Tender coconuts for nutritional security


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Authors

  • V Niral Scientists, Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod 671 124, Kerala.
  • B Augustine Jerad Scientists, Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod 671 124, Kerala.
  • S Jayasekhar Scientists, Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod 671 124, Kerala.
  • P Chowdappa Scientists, Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod 671 124, Kerala.

Abstract

In India, enterprising farmers in Tamil Nadu, especially in Pollachi and Coimbatore districts, have planted a sizeable coconut plantations with tender nut varieties for meeting the domestic demand are also for exploring avenues for tapping the export market. The trend is picking up in Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and West Bengal. To enhance the profitability of growers and to avoid market fluctuations, growing tender nut varieties are strongly advocated.

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Submitted

2019-05-31

Published

2019-05-31

Issue

Vol. 59 No. 6 (2014)

Section

Articles

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How to Cite

Niral, V., Jerad, B. A., Jayasekhar, S., & Chowdappa, P. (2019). Tender coconuts for nutritional security. Indian Horticulture, 59(6). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndHort/article/view/90283