Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) genetic improvement in Vanuatu: overview of research achievements from 1962 to 2002

Pictures

Figure 1 Surunda estate in 2003. Collection site for VTT1 in 1963. Photo J.P. Labouisse.

Figure 2 Diagrammatic representation of the programme for VTT improvement by mass selection (planting dates in brackets).

Figure 3 Average rainfall and temperatures at Saraoutou, Santo Island.

Figure 4 VTT germination in the nursery for different generations Rennell Tall as control.

Figure 5 Vanuatu Tall flowering for different generations.

Figure 6 Young 5-year-old VTT in the trial GC29 (Generation G4). Photo J.P. Labouisse.

Figure 7 Bunch of VTT. Phto J.P. Labouisse

Figure 8 Copra content of the nuts (C/N) for different Vanuatu Tall generations.

Figure 9 Nut yields per palm for the different VTT generations over time.