New observations on the resistance of coconut cultivars to tropical cyclones in Vanuatu
The resistance of coconut palms to violent winds was observed at the Saraoutou research station as cyclone Dani passed over the island of Santo in Vanuatu in January 1999. Mortality caused by felling or uprooting was recorded on 13 Dwarf varieties, 10 Tall varieties and 28 Dwarf x Tall hybrids. The...
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International Coconut Community
2007-10-01
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Online Access: | https://journal.coconutcommunity.org/index.php/journalicc/article/view/164 |