Pink Husked Coconut Types and its Biochemical Properties

摘要

Coconut palm, botanically known as Cocos nucifera, belongs to family Arecaceae, an important member of monocotyledons. India is the third largest producer of coconut and has a rich diversity of coconut types. ICAR-CPCRI has a total of 455 germplasm holdings in its genebanks maintained at Kasaragod and Kidu. Coconuts with different traits are available in the germplasm collections available at ICAR-CPCRI.