The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
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Coconut tree cloning breakthrough will help propagation and preservation
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15.09.21
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Coconut trees grow slowly and are difficult to clone. Scientists at KU Leuven and the Alliance multiplied seedlings faster and conserved coconut genetic resources for the long-term. This will help preserve coconut tree biodiversity and meet increasing demand for coconuts and derived products
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