IND 331-Laccadive Mini Micro Tall (IC0598222; INGR13064), a Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Germplasm with Distinct Character of Extremely Small Nuts with Very Low Copra Content, not found in any other Coconut Variety

摘要

Mini Micro Tall is a unique coconut type present in Minicoy Island of Lakshadweep, known for its smallest fruits. This unique type was collected through selection from the original coconut population of Minicoy Islands and conserved at National Gene Bank at CPCRI research centre, Karnataka. The palms in the gene bank were developed through embryo culture of nuts collected from the original mother palms available at CPCRI Regional station, Minicoy. The trait of smallest nuts in all bunches of the palms is unique and not present in any other accession in the gene bank. The nuts of this type do not germinate under natural conditions. The germplasm has academic and scientific value besides the potential for ornamental planting. This could be of interestto breeders trying to increase the number of nuts per bunch.