The Varietal Improvement Program focuses on the improvement of the yield of coconut varieties through the utilization of heterosis among populations of distant origins; improvement of the precocity and dwarfness of local populations; screening and breeding varieties for pest and disease resistance; and widely adaptable coconut genotypes. Selection and development of improved varieties for high value products are given priority to increase farm productivity and profitability. Genomics-based breeding and biotechnology tools are being utilized for coconut improvement, and genetic conservation and use.
Generated information and technologies include:
- Manual on Coconut Hybridization: Assisted Pollination Technique
- Manual on Coconut Hybridization: Controlled Hand Pollination Technique
- Open Pollinated Coconut Varieties (Dwarf)
- Open Pollinated Coconut Varieties (Tall)
- PCA Coconut Hybrids
- Top Varieties for Sugar and VCO Production
- Why Plant Coconut Hybrids
- Coconut Nursery Selection and Management
- Field Planting and Farm Maintenance
- Planting and Care of Coconut Palms
- Makapuno Comprehensive Technology Development and Commercialization