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Coconut crabs [PDF]

Current Biology, 2018
Mark Laidre introduces the coconut crab (Birgus latro), the world's largest terrestrial invertebrate.
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The Physical and Functional Properties of Partially Defatted Coconut Testa Flour

CORD, 2021
Coconut testa is an important byproduct of the coconut industry. In this study, particle size distribution, physical and functional properties of flour produced from partially coconut testa of four local cultivars namely san raman, gon thembili, ran ...
S. S. K. Marasinghe, C. Yalegama, D. T. H. Pathirana, J. M. N. Marikkar   +3 more
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Comparative analysis of coconut testa oil recovered by dry and wet processing methods

Grasas y Aceites
The aim of this study was to compare the quality indices and antioxidant capacity of coconut testa oil (CTO) produced by dry and wet processes. In the dry process, coconut testa from fresh nuts was dehydrated and subjected to oil extraction using a ...
D.G.C.S. Illangarathne, J.M.N. Marikkar, B.G.R.R. Bandara, H.P.D.T. Hewa Pathirana, L.L.W.C. Yalegama   +4 more
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Oil Palm Breeding in the Modern Era: Challenges and Opportunities

Plants, 2022
Oil palm, a cross-pollinated crop with long generation time, poses a lot of challenges in achieving sustainable oil palm with high yield and quality. The African oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) is the most productive and versatile oil-yielding crop in
Jerome Jeyakumar John Martin, Rajesh Yarra, Lu Wei, Hongxing Cao   +3 more
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Evaluation of Morphological Diversity of Conserved Tall Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) germplasm in Sri Lanka

Tropical Agricultural Research, 2016
Coconut is the most widespread plantation crop in Sri Lanka. Characterisation of conserved coconut germplasm has been undertaken globally for identification of important features of different accessions for them to be effectively used in coconut breeding.
K. N. S. Perera, H. M. N. B. Herath, D. P. S. T. G. Attanayaka, S. A. C. N. Perera   +3 more
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The Renfrew Unified Treatment for Eating Disorders and Comorbidity: Long-Term Effects of an Evidence-Based Practice Implementation in Residential Treatment

Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2021
Background: The Renfrew Unified Treatment for Eating Disorders and Comorbidity (UT) is a transdiagnostic, emotion-focused treatment adapted for use in residential group treatment.
Heather Thompson-Brenner, Simar Singh, Taylor Gardner, Gayle E. Brooks, Melanie T. Smith, Michael R. Lowe, James F. Boswell   +6 more
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Climate change impacts and adaptation strategies in coconut plantations: integrating remote sensing and real-time monitoring

Frontiers in Climate
Climate change poses serious challenges to coconut plantations worldwide, affecting physiological processes, reproductive success, and overall productivity. Rising temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, increased pest and disease incidence, and
Tharindu D. Nuwarapaksha, Shashi S. Udumann, Nuwandhya S. Dissanayaka, Anjana J. Atapattu   +3 more
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Indigenous knowledge in conservation science and the process of a two‐way research collaboration

Conservation Science and Practice, 2022
Environmental research often occurs in short bursts with the duration of fieldwork often governed by the time constraints of a funding body. Collaborations between academic researchers and Indigenous People have occurred for many years and the exchange ...
Amanda Lilleyman, Gabrial Millar, Samantha Burn, Kyle Hunt‐Lew Fatt, Aleana Talbot, Jimmy Que‐Noy, Steven Dawson, Ben Williams, Alan Mummery, Sarah Rolland, Shania Wilson, Emily Jacobson, Benjamin C. D. Smith   +12 more
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Genome-wide discovery and characterization of long noncoding RNAs in African oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) [PDF]

PeerJ, 2020
Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are an important class of genes and play important roles in a range of biological processes. However, few reports have described the identification of lncRNAs in oil palm.
Wei Xia, Yajing Dou, Rui Liu, Shufang Gong, Dongyi Huang, Haikuo Fan, Yong Xiao   +6 more
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Integrating Organic Fertilizers in Coconut Farming: Best Practices and Application Techniques

Crops
Organic fertilizers are a revolutionary concept in coconut farming as they provide a package for sustainable coconut production. This review examines the multiple advantages of organic fertilization methods and types of organic fertilizers, which include
Anjana J. Atapattu, Tharindu D. Nuwarapaksha, Shashi S. Udumann, Nuwandhya S. Dissanayaka   +3 more
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