“Makapuno” is a Filipino vernacular loosely translated as “almost full”. Conversely, when one speaks of makapuno it refers to a mutant coconut because of its genetic abnormality; and it is […]
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Coconut Embryo Culture for the Propagation of Macapuno Seedlings
The coconut embryo culture technology is now being successfully applied in the rescue of Makapuno embryos. The Makapuno embryo does not develop normally because the endosperm, which supports the germination of the embryo, is abnormal and […]
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Makapuno Embryo Culture Technology: Utilization for Accelerated Makapuno Production
The Makapuno embryo culture technology was developed by the late Dr. Emerita V. de Guzman of UP Los Baños in the 1960’s. The technology was initially aimed at rescuing the Makapuno embryos […]
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