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CORD, 2021 Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is a superior edible oil extracted from fresh coconut (Cocos nucifera L) kernel using mixed coconut varieties without considering the varietal effect.
H. P. D. T. Hewa Pathirana +3 more
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Coconut based multiple cropping systems: An analytical review in Sri Lankan coconut cultivations
Circular Agricultural Systems, 2022 Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) is a gift of nature and is cultivated worldwide because of its multiple uses. Based on the morphological characteristics of the coconut tree, when coconut is grown as a monocrop, land use efficiency is very low.
TD Nuwarapaksha +4 more
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Waste, 2023 As a result of the increase in agricultural production and environmental pollution, waste management and disposal are becoming vital. Proper treatments, such as converting abundant bio-mass wastes into beneficial materials, might mitigate the negative ...
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Technology in Agronomy, 2023 Low nutrient reserves and poor soil fertility management in coconut cultivation have limited coconut productivity. Biochar is one of the best solutions to improve soil nutrient reserves and fertility over time.
D. K. R. P. L. Dissanayake +4 more
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Journal of Future Foods, 2022 Type 2 diabetic mellitus is a predominant metabolic disorder that has a direct impact on human health. Although scientific data are deficit, coconut jaggery has been suggested as a better alternative for cane sugar by some individuals.
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Technology in Agronomy, 2023 Soil quality improvement is crucial in tropical soils to enhance crop productivity. Organic matter incorporation is not a viable approach regarding perennials as it completely degrades within a year. Hence, biochar is a sustainable solution to boost crop
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CORD, 2021 This study was conducted for six years to assess the effects of two widely grown cover crops Gliricidia sepium (T1) and Puereria phasioloides (T2) on coconut yields and soil characteristics.
S. H. S. Senarathne, S. S. Udumann
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A Review of the Use of Coconut Fiber in Cement Composites
Polymers, 2023 The use of plant fibers in cementitious composites has been gaining prominence with the need for more sustainable construction materials. It occurs due to the advantages natural fibers provide to these composites, such as the reduction of density ...
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Problems and Prospects of Improving Abiotic Stress Tolerance and Pathogen Resistance of Oil Palm
Plants, 2021 Oil palm crops are the most important determinant of the agricultural economy within the segment of oilseed crops. Oil palm growing in their natural habitats are often challenged simultaneously by multiple stress factors, both abiotic and biotic that ...
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Journal of Energy Chemistry, 2021 In recent years, hard carbon materials have gained significant interest as anode materials for Na-ion batteries. Biomass waste is considered one of the most interesting, renewable, available, and cost-effective precursor to obtain hard carbon (HC ...
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