Publications

ploidy and domestication are associated with genome size variation in palms.	the genome size of a species (c-value) is associated with growth, development and adaptation to environmental changes. angiosperm c-values range 1200-fold and frequently vary within species, although little is known about the impacts of domestication on genome size. genome size variation among related species of palms is of evolutionary significance because changes characterize clades and may be associated with polyploidy, transposon amplifications, deletions, or rearrangements. further knowledg ...	2015	26437888
evidence of amblyseius largoensis and euseius alatus as biological control agent of aceria guerreronis.	amblyseius largoensis (muma) (acari: phytoseiidae) and euseius alatus de leon (acari: phytoseiidae) are predatory mites that are mostly found on leaves and on the exposed fruit surface of coconut plants. their morphology hampers the access to the microhabitat occupied by aceria guerreronis keifer (acari: eriophyidae), the most important pest of coconut fruits throughout the world. however, it was suggested that they can prey on a. guerreronis under natural conditions when this pest leaves its re ...	2015	26255279
cocos nucifera l. water improves reproductive indices in wistar rats.	this study explored the effects of cocos nucifera l. water (cw) on the hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal axis (hpg) and fertility in wistar rats.	2014	26234118
coconut (cocos nucifera l.) pollen cryopreservation.	coconut genetic resources are threatened by pests and pathogens, natural hazards and human activities. cryopreservation is the only method allowing the safe and cost-effective long-term conservation of recalcitrant seed species such as coconut.	2014	25397956
quantitative ethnobotanical study of the medicinal plants used by the ati negrito indigenous group in guimaras island, philippines.	this study is (1) a documentation of medicinal plant use in traditional therapies, and (2) an evaluation of the medicinal plant knowledge and practices of the ati negrito indigenous people in guimaras island, philippines.	2014	25240586
cn-amp2 from green coconut water is an anionic anticancer peptide.	globally, death due to cancers is likely to rise to over 20 million by 2030, which has created an urgent need for novel approaches to anticancer therapies such as the development of host defence peptides. cn-amp2 (tesyfvfsvgm), an anionic host defence peptide from green coconut water of the plant cocos nucifera, showed anti-proliferative activity against the 1321n1 and u87mg human glioma cell lines with ic50 values of 1.25 and 1.85 mm, respectively. the membrane interactive form of the peptide w ...	2014	25234689
de novo transcriptome sequence assembly from coconut leaves and seeds with a focus on factors involved in rna-directed dna methylation.	coconut palm (cocos nucifera) is a symbol of the tropics and a source of numerous edible and nonedible products of economic value. despite its nutritional and industrial significance, coconut remains under-represented in public repositories for genomic and transcriptomic data. we report de novo transcript assembly from rna-seq data and analysis of gene expression in seed tissues (embryo and endosperm) and leaves of a dwarf coconut variety. assembly of 10 gb sequencing data for each tissue result ...	2014	25193496
complementary description of colomerus novahebridensis keifer (acari, eriophyidae), with a discussion about the constitution of the genus and its economic importance, and a tentative key to colomerus newkirk & keifer species.	colomerus newkirk & keifer, 1971 is an eriophyid genus described by newkirk and keifer about 43 years ago, that contains species from all continents, except antarctica. they live mostly on dicotyledonous plants. colomerus novahebridensis keifer, 1977 was described from coconut (cocos nucifera l., arecaceae) fruits from vanuatu. a description of a thai population of this species is given in this paper. a revised characterization of colomerus and a dichotomous key for the separation of the species ...	2014	25152678
antimicrobial properties of cocos nucifera (coconut) husk: an extrapolation to oral health.	brushing the teeth with fibrous husk of cocos nucifera (coconut) is a common oral hygiene practice among people of rural areas of south india. however, the probable antimicrobial properties of this plant material against common oral pathogens have not been proved scientifically. therefore, the present study was designed.	2014	25097415
identification and computational annotation of genes differentially expressed in pulp development of cocos nucifera l. by suppression subtractive hybridization.	coconut (cocos nucifera l.) is one of the world's most versatile, economically important tropical crops. little is known about the physiological and molecular basis of coconut pulp (endosperm) development and only a few coconut genes and gene product sequences are available in public databases. this study identified genes that were differentially expressed during development of coconut pulp and functionally annotated these identified genes using bioinformatics analysis.	2014	25084812
ritual uses of palms in traditional medicine in sub-saharan africa: a review.	palms (arecaceae) are prominent elements in african traditional medicines. it is, however, a challenge to find detailed information on the ritual use of palms, which are an inextricable part of african medicinal and spiritual systems. this work reviews ritual uses of palms within african ethnomedicine. we studied over 200 publications on uses of african palms and found information about ritual uses in 26 of them. at least 12 palm species in sub-saharan africa are involved in various ritual pract ...	2014	25056559
a facile means for the identification of indolic compounds from plant tissues.	the bulk of indole-3-acetic acid (iaa) in plants is found in the form of conjugated molecules, yet past research on identifying these compounds has largely relied on methods that were both laborious and inefficient. using recent advances in analytical instrumentation, we have developed a simple yet powerful liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (lc-ms)-based method for the facile characterization of the small iaa conjugate profile of plants. the method uses the well-known quinolinium ion (m/z ...	2014	25040570
survey of mymarommatidae and their occurrence in agricultural systems in brazil.	mymarommatidae surveys were carried out through the use of yellow pan traps in crops of green dwarf coconut, cocos nucifera l. (arecales: arecaceae), papaya, carica papaya l. (brassicales: caricaceae), citrus, citrus spp. l. (sapindales: rutaceae), and guava, psidium guajava l. (myrtales: myrtaceae), in the northern espirito santo state, brazil. 146 specimens of mymarommatids were collected, of which 71, 55, 16, and 4 exemplars were obtained in the area cultivated with guava, papaya, citrus, and ...	2014	25373162
green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from the extract of the inflorescence of cocos nucifera (family: arecaceae) for enhanced antibacterial activity.	green synthesis of nanoparticles using plant source has been given much importance. in the present study, silver nanoparticles (agnps) were synthesized using the ethyl acetate and methanol (ea: m 40:60) extracts of the inflorescence of the tree cocous nucifera. the synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by uv-visible spectroscope, ftir and tem analysis. the particle size of the synthesized agnps was 22nm as confirmed by tem. the qualitative assessment of reducing potential of the extracts ...	2014	24762541
in vivo antimalarial activity and toxicological effects of methanolic extract of cocos nucifera (dwarf red variety) husk fibre.	phytochemical constituents as well as antimalarial and toxicity potentials of the methanolic extract of the husk fibre of dwarf red variety of cocos nucifera were evaluated in this study.	2014	25412668
the association between chromaticity, phenolics, carotenoids, and in vitro antioxidant activity of frozen fruit pulp in brazil: an application of chemometrics.	a total of 19 brazilian frozen pulps from the following fruits: açai (euterpe oleracea), blackberry (rubus sp.), cajá (spondias mombin), cashew (anacardium occidentale), cocoa (theobroma cacao), coconut (cocos nucifera), grape (vitis sp.), graviola (annona muricata), guava (psidium guajava), papaya (carica papaya), peach (prunus persica), pineapple (ananas comosus), pineapple and mint (a. comosus and mentha spicata), red fruits (rubus sp. and fragaria sp.), seriguela (spondias purpurea), strawbe ...	2014	24547813
prospects of apicultural entrepreneurship in coastal districts of eastern india: a melissopalynological evaluation.	a melissopalynological analysis of fifty-one natural honey samples (twenty four spring, fifteen summer and twelve winter) collected during 2010-2011 from two east-coastal districts (20(0)20/ to 22(0)11/ n, 82(0)39/ to 87(0)01/ e) of orissa, india was performed. out of 37 unifloral samples found 25 were contributed by apis cerana indica, seven by a. dorsata and the remaining five by a. florea. out of 14 multifloral samples five were contributed by a. cerana indica, five by a. dorsata and the rema ...	2014	24740144
cloning and functional expression of a cdna encoding stearoyl-acp δ9-desaturase from the endosperm of coconut (cocos nucifera l.).	coconut (cocos nucifera l.) is an economically tropical fruit tree with special fatty acid compositions. the stearoyl-acyl carrier protein (acp) desaturase (sad) plays a key role in the properties of the majority of cellular glycerolipids. in this paper, a full-length cdna of a stearoyl-acyl carrier protein desaturase, designated cocofad, was isolated from cdna library prepared from the endosperm of coconut (c. nucifera l.). an 1176 bp cdna from overlapped pcr products containing orf encoding a ...	2014	25038276
anti-mosquito plants as an alternative or incremental method for malaria vector control among rural communities of bagamoyo district, tanzania.	plants represent one of the most accessible resources available for mosquito control by communities in tanzania. however, no documented statistics exist for their contribution in the management of mosquitoes and other insects except through verbal and some publications. this study aimed at assessing communities' knowledge, attitudes and practices of using plants as an alternative method for mosquito control among selected communities in a malaria-prone area in tanzania.	2014	25015092
investigation on antibacterial and antioxidant activities, phenolic and flavonoid contents of some thai edible plants as an alternative for antibiotics.	this study was aimed to examine the antibacterial and antioxidative properties of seven edible plants from thailand to develop alternative antibiotics as feed additives. the plants include citrus aurantifolia swingle (lime) fruits and its leaves, sesbania grandiflora l. (agati sesbania) leaves, piper sarmentosum roxb (wild betal) leaves, curcuma domestica valeton (turmeric) roots, morinda citrifolia l. (beach mulberry) leaves, cassia siamea britt (siamea cassia) leaves, and cocos nucifera l. (co ...	2014	25178298
composition, physicochemical properties and thermal inactivation kinetics of polyphenol oxidase and peroxidase from coconut (cocos nucifera) water obtained from immature, mature and overly-mature coconut.	composition, physicochemical properties and enzyme inactivation kinetics of coconut water were compared between immature (imc), mature (mc) and overly-mature coconuts (omc). among the samples studied, ph, turbidity and mineral contents for omc water was the highest, whereas water volume, titratable acidity, total soluble solids and total phenolics content for omc water were the lowest. maturity was found to affect sugar contents. sucrose content was found to increase with maturity, and the rever ...	2014	24001821
glucuronoarabinoxylan from coconut palm gum exudate: chemical structure and gastroprotective effect.	a glucuronoarabinoxylan (cnal) was extracted with 1% aq. koh (25°c) from cocos nucifera gum exudate. it had a homogeneous profile on hpsec-malls-ri (mw 4.6 × 10(4)g/mol) and was composed of fuc, ara, xyl, glcpa (and 4-o-glcpa) in a 7:28:62:3 molar ratio. methylation data showed a branched structure with 39% of non-reducing end units, 3-o-substituted araf (8%), 3,4-di-o- (15%), 2,4-di-o- (5%) and 2,3,4-tri-o-substituted xylp units (17%). the anomeric region of cnal (13)c nmr spectrum contained 9 ...	2014	24702919
'candidatus phytoplasma palmicola', associated with a lethal yellowing-type disease of coconut (cocos nucifera l.) in mozambique.	in this study, the taxonomic position and group classification of the phytoplasma associated with a lethal yellowing-type disease (lyd) of coconut (cocos nucifera l.) in mozambique were addressed. pairwise similarity values based on alignment of nearly full-length 16s rrna gene sequences (1530 bp) revealed that the mozambique coconut phytoplasma (lydm) shared 100% identity with a comparable sequence derived from a phytoplasma strain (ldn) responsible for awka wilt disease of coconut in nigeria, ...	2014	24585372
descriptions of two new record species of scutellonema (nematoda: tylenchida) from china.	from 2011 to 2012, we collected scutellonema commune from the rhizosphere soil of coconut (cocos nucifera l.) and scutellonema magniphasma from the rhizosphere soil of rosa chinensis in shenyang, china. s. commune was characterized by rounded scutella, which was varied from two annules anterior to the anus and five annules posterior. the lateral field was not areolated at the level of scutella. s. magniphasma was characterized by varying scutellum, about 7.0 μm in diameter, in position from four ...	2014	24470457
physicochemical and phytochemical analyses of copra and oil of cocos nucifera l. (west coast tall variety).	coconut copra from west coast tall variety, cultivated in kerala, india, was subjected to aqueous and solvent extractions (using n-hexane). additionally, oil was extracted from the copra in soxhlet assembly using petroleum ether (b.p. 60-80°c). physicochemical and phytochemical analyses were conducted for the extracts and the oil, with commercial coconut oil as the experimental control. the physicochemical analyses showed that the aqueous extract of copra was milky-white in color with a sweet od ...	2014	26904626
long-distance dispersal of the coconut palm by migration within the coral atoll ecosystem.	the location of the original home of the coconut palm, cocos nucifera, and the extent of its natural dispersal are not known. proponents of a south american origin must explain why it is not indigenous there and why it shows greatest diversity in southern asia. conversely, proponents of an asian origin must explain why there are no asian cocoseae and why the closest botanical relative to cocos is in south america. both hypotheses share the common problems of how, when, where and in what directio ...	2014	24368197
the presence of coconut in southern panama in pre-columbian times: clearing up the confusion.	the pre-columbian presence of coconut on the pacific coast of panama is attested by a number of independent written accounts. however, recent papers question their accuracy and conclude that coconut was introduced to the region by the spaniards after their conquests. scope in order to examine the value of such claims, an extensive search was conducted of the relevant historical accounts of coconut in america and in the orient.	2014	24227445
barking up the wrong tree: injuries due to falls from trees in solomon islands.	to investigate tree-related injuries in solomon islands by the types of trees involved, who is affected and the types of injuries caused.	2014	25495329
behaviour of coconut mites preceding take-off to passive aerial dispersal.	for more than three decades the coconut mite aceria guerreronis keifer is one of the most important pests of coconut palms and has recently spread to many coconut production areas worldwide. colonization of coconut palms is thought to arise from mites dispersing aerially after take-off from other plants within the same plantation or other plantations. the underlying dispersal behaviour of the mite at take-off, in the airborne state and after landing is largely unknown and this is essential to un ...	2014	25033769
host finding behaviour of the coconut mite aceria guerreronis.	for the coconut mite, aceria guerreronis keifer, its host plant, the coconut palm, is not merely a source of food, but more generally a habitat to live in for several generations. for these minute organisms, finding a new plant is difficult and risky, especially because their main mode of dispersal is passive drifting with the wind and because they are highly specialized on their host plant. consequently, the probability of landing on a suitable host is very low, let alone to land in their speci ...	2014	25033768
efficacy of aggregation pheromone in trapping red palm weevil (rhynchophorus ferrugineus olivier) and rhinoceros beetle (oryctes rhinoceros linn.) from infested coconut palms.	red palm weevil and rhinoceros beetle are the major pests inflicting severe damage to coconut palms. due to ineffectiveness of the current management practices to control the two important pests on coconut, a study was conducted to know the attractiveness of red palm weevil and rhinoceros beetle to aggregation pheromone. olfactometer studies indicated that the aggregation pheromone of red palm weevil and rhinoceros beetle attracted significantly more number of weevils (13.4 females and 7.6 male ...	2014	24813002
thoraco- abdominal impalement injury: a case report.	impalement injury is an uncommon presentation in the emergency department (ed), and penetrating thoraco-abdominal injuries demand immediate life-saving measures and prompt care. massive penetrating trauma by impalement in a pediatric case represents a particularly challenging presentation for emergency providers in non-trauma center settings.	2014	24592862
performance evaluation of a dual-flow recharge filter for improving groundwater quality.	a dual-flow multimedia stormwater filter integrated with a groundwater recharge system was developed and tested for hydraulic efficiency and pollutant removal efficiency. the influent stormwater first flows horizontally through the circular layers of planted grass and biofibers. subsequently, the flow direction changes to a vertical direction so that water moves through layers of pebbles and sand and finally gets recharged to the deep aquifers. the media in the sequence of vegetative medium:biof ...	2014	25112029
limits to ambulatory displacement of coconut mites in absence and presence of food-related cues.	ambulatory movement of plant-feeding mites sets limits to the distances they can cover to reach a new food source. in absence of food-related cues these limits are determined by survival, walking activity, walking path tortuosity and walking speed, whereas in presence of food the limits are also determined by the ability to orient and direct the path towards the food source location. for eriophyoid mites such limits are even more severe because they are among the smallest mites on earth, because ...	2014	24233102
longevity of rodenticide bait pellets in a tropical environment following a rat eradication program.	invasive rodents (primarily rattus spp.) are responsible for loss of biodiversity in island ecosystems worldwide. large-scale rodenticide applications are typically used to eradicate rats and restore ecological communities. in tropical ecosystems, environmental conditions rapidly degrade baits and competition for baits by non-target animals can result in eradication failure. our objective was to evaluate persistence of rodenticide baits during a rat eradication program on palmyra atoll; a remote ...	2014	24057961
biomechanics of climbing coconut trees and its implications in ankle foot morphology- a video sequence analysis.	few studies regarding foot changes and health of professional coconut tree climbers of south india are reported. medical emergencies are very common, especially due to accidental fall from coconut trees, while on job. objective of the present study is to analyze the altered biomechanics of lower limb joints used by the coconut tree climbers.	2013	23814711
mspd sample preparation approach for reversed-phase liquid chromatographic analysis of pesticide residues in stem of coconut palm.	a method was developed using matrix solid-phase dispersion, together with liquid chromatography with ultraviolet diode array detector for determination of carbofuran, difenoconazole, β-cyfluthrin, spirodiclofen and thiophanate-methyl in stem of coconut palm. the best results were obtained using 2.0 g of stem, 1.6 g of florisil as sorbent and cyclohexane:acetone mixture (4:1). the method was validated using stem samples spiked with pesticides at four concentration levels (0.05-2.0 μg/g). average ...	2013	23722654
females as intraguild predators of males in cross-pairing experiments with phytoseiid mites.	studies on intraguild interactions between phytoseiid species have shown that intraguild predation occurs and is most commonly manifested as adult females of one species feeding on juveniles of another. whether such intraguild interactions can also occur between adult females of one species and adult males of another, is not known. herein, we report on intraguild interactions between adults of the two sexes in cross-pairing experiments involving three related phytoseiid species (neoseiulus paspa ...	2013	23673924
toxicity of acaricides to raoiella indica and their selectivity for its predator, amblyseius largoensis (acari: tenuipalpidae: phytoseiidae).	raoiella indica hirst (acari: tenuipalpidae) is considered a pest of coconut palm in asia and the middle east. this mite was recently introduced in the americas, where it spread to several countries and expanded its range of hosts, causing heavy losses to coconut and banana production. the phytoseiid mite amblyseius largoensis (muma) is one of the predators most often encountered in coconut palms. because the current prospects for the control of r. indica in the new world indicate the use of aca ...	2013	23229493
survival and behavioural response to acaricides of the coconut mite predator neoseiulus baraki.	the coconut mite, aceria guerreronis keifer, is a major pest of coconut palm in the world. the control of this pest species is done through acaricide applications at short time intervals. however, the predators of this pest may also be affected by acaricides. among the predators of a. guerreronis, neoseiulus baraki (athias-henriot) has potential for biological control. the objective of this study was to assess the effect of acaricides on the survival and behavior of n. baraki. the survivorship o ...	2013	23224672
comparison of two populations of the pantropical predator amblyseius largoensis (acari: phytoseiidae) for biological control of raoiella indica (acari: tenuipalpidae).	the red palm mite, raoiella indica hirst (acari: tenuipalpidae), was recently introduced in the americas. it spread quickly throughout coconut palm growing areas, expanding considerably its host range. the invasion of this species has caused high economic impact in several countries. in brazil, extensive areas are expected to be affected. for logistical reasons and other concerns, chemical control does not seem desirable for the control of this pest in most latin american countries. biological c ...	2013	23100107
occurrence and seasonal prevalence of the coconut mite, aceria guerreronis (eriophyidae), and associated arthropods in oman.	the coconut palm is an important crop in the sub arid coastal plain of dhofar, oman, for the high demand for its nut water and its use as ornamental plant. damage of coconut fruits by the eriophyid mite aceria guerreronis keifer was first reported in that region in the late 1980s, but background information about the ecology of the pest in oman was missing. four surveys were conducted in different seasons from 2008 to 2009, to assess the distribution and prevalence of the coconut mite and its da ...	2013	23435864
biochemical profile of coconut water from coconut palms planted in an inland region.	to analyze the biochemical profile of coconut water from dwarf coconut palms planted in non-coastal regions, during the maturation period (sixth to ninth month).	2013	16912834
spatial and temporal analysis of stem bleeding disease in coconut palm in the state of sergipe, brazil.	stem bleeding disease (resinosis) of coconut palm is caused by thielaviopsis paradoxa and is very important in the state of sergipe, brazil. understanding the epidemiological behavior of the disease is essential for establishing more efficient control strategies. thus, we characterized the temporal progression and spatial distribution of stem bleeding in a commercial orchard under conditions of natural infection in the area of neopolis, sergipe. three plots with 729 plants each were selected and ...	2013	24270840
cocos nucifera linn. (palmae) husk fiber ethanolic extract: antioxidant capacity and electrochemical investigation.	the present study aims to determine the antioxidant capacity of the ethanolic extracts of husk fiber of four coconut (cocos nucifera l.) varieties (yellow dwarf, green dwarf, giant and hybrid) and to evaluate the electrochemical behavior of these extracts on a glassy carbon electrode and on a modified glassy carbon electrode. the highest values of total phenolic content were obtained for the hybrid (531 ± 24 mg gae g(-1) dry extract) and yellow dwarf (501 ± 29 mg gae g(-1) dry extract) varieties ...	2013	23092165
geographic distribution and host plants of raoiella indica and associated mite species in northern venezuela.	the red palm mite (rpm), raoiella indica hirst (acari: tenuipalpidae), is an invasive pest in the new world, where it is currently considered a serious threat to coconut and banana crops. it was first reported from northern venezuela in 2007. to determine its current distribution in this country, surveys were carried out from october 2008 to april 2010 on coconut (cocos nucifera l.), banana (musa spp.), ornamental plants and weeds in northern venezuela. higher population levels of rpm were regis ...	2013	23065034
effect of addition of coconut water (cocos nucifera) to the freezing media on post-thaw viability of boar sperm.	the aims of this experiment were to evaluate the addition of coconut water in natura to the freezing media, compare the effect of deionized water vs filtered water of coconut over the post-thaw seminal characteristics, and evaluate the effect of the deionized water and in natura coconut water on the seminal characteristics of boar sperm at different post-thaw times. thirty-four ejaculates were used divided in three aliquots which received one of the following treatments (t): t1, ley (bidistilled ...	2013	22700284
evaluation of antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activity of hydromethanol extract of cocos nucifera l.	cocos nucifera l. (family: arecaceae) is generally straight unbranched plant, traditionally cultivated for its fruit (coconut) in home gardens. in the present study, anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive (analgesic) activity of hydromethanol extract of cocos nucifera l. (hecn) was evaluated in animal models. hecn showed significant (p < 0.05) and dosedependent anti-inflammatory activity in carrageenan induced paw oedema models of inflammation and the result was comparable with the standard drug ...	2013	22527352
use of coir pith particles in composites with portland cement.	brazil is the fourth largest world's producer of coconut (cocos nucifera l.). coconut crops generate several wastes, including, coir pith. coir pith and short fibers are the byproducts of extracting the long fibers and account for approximately 70% of the mature coconut husk. the main use of coir pith is as an agricultural substrate. due to its shape and small size (0.075-1.2 mm), this material can be considered as a particulate material. the aim of this study was to evaluate the use of coir pit ...	2013	24184526
complete sequence and comparative analysis of the chloroplast genome of coconut palm (cocos nucifera).	coconut, a member of the palm family (arecaceae), is one of the most economically important trees used by mankind. despite its diverse morphology, coconut is recognized taxonomically as only a single species (cocos nucifera l.). there are two major coconut varieties, tall and dwarf, the latter of which displays traits resulting from selection by humans. we report here the complete chloroplast (cp) genome of a dwarf coconut plant, and describe the gene content and organization, inverted repeat fl ...	2013	24023703
antibiofilm activity of coconut (cocos nucifera linn.) husk fibre extract.	in this study, antibiofilm activity of coconut husk extract (che) was tested by various assays in the laboratory. the effects of che on extracellular polymeric substance (eps) production, hydrophobicity and adhesion ability of pseudomonas sp., alteromonas sp. and gallionella sp. and the antimicrobial activity of the extract against these bacteria were assessed. che was found to possess antibacterial activity against all the bacterial strains and affected the eps production. the che affected the ...	2013	23961225
'candidatus phytoplasma malaysianum', a novel taxon associated with virescence and phyllody of madagascar periwinkle (catharanthus roseus).	this study addressed the taxonomic position and group classification of a phytoplasma responsible for virescence and phyllody symptoms in naturally diseased madagascar periwinkle plants in western malaysia. unique regions in the 16s rrna gene from the malaysian periwinkle virescence (mapv) phytoplasma distinguished the phytoplasma from all previously described 'candidatus phytoplasma' species. pairwise sequence similarity scores, calculated through alignment of full-length 16s rrna gene sequence ...	2013	22523165
cytoprotective, antihyperglycemic and phytochemical properties of cocos nucifera (l.) inflorescence.	to analyze the cytoprotective and antidiabetic activities as well as phytochemical composition of the immature inflorescence of cocos nucifera belonging to the arecaceae family.	2013	23870470
green synthesis of graphene.	the present work reports a green route to synthesis of graphene by reduction of graphite oxide with cocos nucifera l. (coconut water) as reducing agent which is naturally available, non-toxic and environmental friendly. the graphite oxide has been prepared by oxidation of graphite with kcio3/nano3/h2so4 as reported in our earlier findings. x-ray diffraction, ftir, uv-visible and raman spectroscopy confirmed the formation of graphene. sem, tem and afm analyses have also been carried out to study ...	2013	23862494
preliminary studies of bio-oil from fast pyrolysis of coconut fibers.	this work studied fast pyrolysis as a way to use the residual fiber obtained from the shells of coconut ( cocos nucifera l. var. dwarf, from aracaju, northeastern brazil). the bio-oil produced by fast pyrolysis and the aqueous phase (formed during the pyrolysis) were characterized by gc/qms and gc×gc/tof-ms. many oxygenated compounds such as phenols, aldehydes, and ketones were identified in the extracts obtained in both phases, with a high predominance of phenolic compounds, mainly alkylphenols ...	2013	23815555
development and anti-microbial potential of topical formulations containing cocos nucifera linn.	in order to achieve better treatment for local wounds and bacterial infections, topical formulations containing cocos nucifera linn. were developed. these formulations were evaluated for their physicochemical properties and antimicrobial efficacy against various strains of microorganisms. semisolid formulations containing 5% w/w of cocos nucifera linn. were prepared by employing different dermatological bases and were evaluated for their physical appearance, ph, rheological properties, ftir-spec ...	2013	23746224
a new species of callispa baly (coleoptera, chrysomelidae, cassidinae, callispini) infesting coconut palm ( cocos nucifera l.) in india.	callispa keram sp. n. infesting coconut palm (cocos nucifera l.) in kerala, india is described and illustrated. livistona chinensis r.br. and syagrus romanzoffiana (cham.) glassman are reported as additional host plants.	2013	23653522
rna-seq analysis of cocos nucifera: transcriptome sequencing and de novo assembly for subsequent functional genomics approaches.	cocos nucifera (coconut), a member of the arecaceae family, is an economically important woody palm grown in tropical regions. despite its agronomic importance, previous germplasm assessment studies have relied solely on morphological and agronomical traits. molecular biology techniques have been scarcely used in assessment of genetic resources and for improvement of important agronomic and quality traits in cocos nucifera, mostly due to the absence of available sequence information.	2013	23555859
prophylactic effect of coconut water (cocos nucifera l.) on ethylene glycol induced nephrocalcinosis in male wistar rat.	many medicinal plants have been employed during ages to treat urinary stones though the rationale behind their use is not well established. thus, the present study was proposed to evaluate the effect of coconut water as a prophylactic agent in experimentally induced nephrolithiasis in a rat model.	2013	23489503
structural characterization of lignin isolated from coconut (cocos nucifera) coir fibers.	the structure of the isolated milled "wood" lignin from coconut coir has been characterized using different analytical methods, including py-gc/ms, 2d nmr, dfrc, and thioacidolysis. the analyses demonstrated that it is a p-hydroxyphenyl-guaiacyl-syringyl (h-g-s) lignin, with a predominance of g units (s/g ratio 0.23) and considerable amounts of associated p-hydroxybenzoates. two-dimensional nmr indicated that the main substructures present in this lignin include β-o-4' alkyl aryl ethers followed ...	2013	23398235
anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and analgesic potential of cocos nucifera linn.: a review.	at present, approximately 25%of drugs in modern pharmacopoeia are derived from plant sources (phytomedicines) that can be developed for the treatment of diseases and disorders. many other drugs are synthetic analogues built on the prototype compounds isolated from plants. cocos nucifera linn. (arecaceae), which is commonly known as coconut, is a plant possessing a lot of potential as an ingredient in traditional medicines for the treatment of metabolic disorders and particularly as an anti-infla ...	2013	23286236
a new species of neocypholaelaps vitzthum (acari: ameroseiidae), with notes on the cheliceral lobes and ventral pore-like structures of mites of this family.	neocypholaelaps kreiteri n. sp. is described based on the morphology of adult females, males, deutonymphs, protonymphs and larvae collected on inflorescences of cocos nucifera l. (arecaceae) in la réunion island, indian ocean. this is the first species of neocypholaelaps reported from that island. it is most similar to n. cocos evans, 1963 and n. stridulans evans, 1955. a discussion is presented about the presence of cheliceral lobes and the absence of pilus dentilis on the fixed cheliceral digi ...	2013	26217832
conservation of coconut (cocos nucifera l.) germplasm at sub-zero temperature.	protocols are proposed for the low (-20 degree c) and ultra-low (-80 degree c) temperature storage of coconut (cocos nucifera l.) embryos. a tissue dehydration step prior to storage, and a rapid warming step upon recovery optimized the protocol. the thermal properties of water located within embryos were monitored using differential scanning calorimetry (dsc). in the most efficient version of the protocol, embryos were dehydrated under a sterile air flow in a dehydration solution containing gluc ...	2013	23250406
multifarious beneficial traits and plant growth promoting potential of serratia marcescens kisii and enterobacter sp. rnf 267 isolated from the rhizosphere of coconut palms (cocos nucifera l.).	two plant growth promoting bacteria designated as kisii and rnf 267 isolated from the rhizosphere of coconut palms were identified as serratia marcescens and enterobacter sp. based on their phenotypic features, biolog studies and 16s rrna gene sequence analysis. both bacteria exhibited phosphate solubilization, ammonification, and production of indole acetic acid, β-1, 3 glucanase activities and 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate-deaminase activity. they could also tolerate a range of ph conditio ...	2013	22948479
genetic variability in the its and igs regions of the ribosomal dna of acremonium cavaraeanum exhibiting antimicrobial activity.	endophytic microorganisms represent promising alternatives for obtaining new drugs of biotechnological importance. in this study, the endophytic species acremonium cavaraeanum (a1a) isolated from cocos nucifera was cultivated for the production of secondary metabolites, and its extracts and fractions were evaluated by the dilution method (mic). the etoac extracts and meoh fractions were tested against gram-positive and -negative bacteria, and had an mic of 125 µg/ml when evaluated in the etoac e ...	2013	24391056
antimalarial activity of cocos nucifera husk fibre: further studies.	in this study, the antimalarial and toxicity potentials of husk fibre extracts of five nigerian varieties of cocos nucifera were evaluated in vitro. the only active extract fraction, west african tall (wat) ethyl acetate extract fraction, was then evaluated for its phytochemical constituents, antimalarial and toxicity potentials at varying doses (31.25-500 mg/kg body weight) using various organ function indices. the results revealed that wat ethyl acetate extract fraction (wateaef) contained alk ...	2013	23983800
anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities of cocos nucifera var. typica.	teas from the husk fiber of cocos nucifera are used in the folk medicine to treat arthritis and other inflammatory processes. some works show that some varieties have biological activities. however, one of the main variety of the species, c. nucifera var. typica, known in brazil as "gigante", was not studied yet. thus, this study evaluates if this variety has the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities already reported in other varieties.	2013	23680079
an ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants and traditional therapies on batan island, the philippines.	we studied the local knowledge and uses of medicinal plants among the ivatan people of batan island by documenting their traditional practices.	2013	23183086
batrachedra nuciferae, an inflorescence-feeding moth associated with coconut, cocos nucifera, and palmiste, roystonea oleracea, in trinidad, west indies.	in 2006, batrachedra nuciferae hodges (lepidoptera: batrachedridae) was the first phytophagous insect to be reported from inflorescences of coconut, cocos nucifera l. (arecales: arecaceae), in trinidad, west indies. at that time, it was suggested to be an introduced species contributing to decreasing coconut yields on the island and potentially a threat to other palms. in this preliminary study, inflorescences of coconut, seven indigenous palms, and six exotic ornamental palms were surveyed in s ...	2013	24786569
age-stage, two-sex life table of brontispa longissima (gestro) (coleoptera: hispidae) feeding on four palm plant varieties.	the life history of brontispa longissima (gestro) (coleoptera: hispidae), reared under laboratory conditions on leaves of coconut (cocos nucifera l.), royal palm [roystonea regia (kunth) o.f.cook], bottle palm [hyophorbe lagenicaulis (l. bailey) h.e.moore], and fishtail palm (caryota ochlandra hance) was analyzed using age-stage, two-sex life table. means and standard errors of population growth parameters were calculated using the jackknife method. moreover, survival rate and fecundity data wer ...	2012	23068179
a comparison of artificial diets for mass rearing brontispa longissima (coleoptera: chrysomelidae) as hosts for the larval and the pupal parasitoids.	the coconut hispine beetle, brontispa longissima (gestro) (coleoptera: chrysomelidae) is a serious pest of coconut palm. in this study, we developed an artificial diet for b. longissima so that the beetle could be used as a host for rearing two of its parasitoids, asecodes hispinarum boucek (hymenoptera: eulophidae) and tetrastichus brontispae ferrière (hymenoptera: eulophidae). the new artificial diet represents an improvement of our previous diet, which we used as a control. when beetle larvae ...	2012	22812115
effects of exogenous enzyme supplementation to corn- and soybean meal-based or complex diets on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and blood metabolites in growing pigs.	two experiments were conducted to determine the effects of dietary supplementation of exogenous enzymes on growth performance, apparent total tract digestibility (attd) of energy and nutrients, blood metabolites, fecal vfa, and fecal ammonia-n in growing pigs (sus scrofa) fed a corn (zea mays l.)- and soybean [glycine max (l.) merr.] meal (sbm)-based diet. in exp. 1, 240 growing barrows (initial bw: 55.6 ± 0.9 kg) were randomly allotted to 5 treatments on the basis of bw. there were 4 replicates ...	2012	22585797
a novel cost-effective medium for the production of bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis for mosquito control.	bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis (bti) has been used for mosquito-control programmes the world-wide. indeed, the large-scale production of bti for mosquito control is very expensive due to the high cost of its culture. in the present study, we attempted to widen the scope in developing cost-effective culture medium for bti production, based on the raw materials available on the biosphere, including coconut cake powder, ccp (cocos nucifera), neem cake powder, ncp (azadirachta indica) and ...	2012	22543607
prediction of gross energy and digestible energy in copra meal, palm kernel meal, and cassava root fed to pigs.	many of the available prediction equations for feed energy value may not be applicable for ingredients such as copra (cocos nucifera) meal (cm), palm kernel meal (pkm), and cassava (manihot esculenta) root (cr). therefore, we developed novel equations for estimating ge and de concentrations in cm, pkm, cr, and diets containing these ingredients. data for ge and de concentrations were obtained from previous experiments in which the chemical composition in the ingredients and diets were determined ...	2012	23365336
digestible and metabolizable energy concentrations in copra meal, palm kernel meal, and cassava root fed to growing pigs.	an experiment was conducted to measure de and me in copra (cocos nucifera) meal (cm), palm kernel meal (pkm), and cassava (manihot esculenta) root (cr) in growing pigs. eight boars with an initial bw of 67.3 ± 5.8 kg were individually housed in metabolism crates that were equipped with a feeder and a nipple drinker. a replicated 4 × 4 latin square design was used with 4 dietary treatments, 4 periods, and 8 animals. a basal diet mainly contained corn (zea mays) and soybean (glycine max) meal. thr ...	2012	23365309
germination rate is the significant characteristic determining coconut palm diversity.	this review comes at a time when in vitro embryo culture techniques are being adopted for the safe exchange and cryo-conservation of coconut germplasm. in due course, laboratory procedures may replace the options that exist among standard commercial nursery germination techniques. these, in their turn, have supplanted traditional methods that are now forgotten or misunderstood. knowledge of all germination options should help to ensure the safe regeneration of conserved material.	2012	23275832
temporal evolution of ¹³⁷cs⁺, k⁺ and na⁺ in fruits of south american tropical species.	concentrations of (137)cs, k and na in fruits of lemon (citrus limon b.) and of k and na in fruits of coconut (cocos nucifera l.) trees were measured by both gamma spectrometry and neutron activation analysis, with the aim to understand the behaviour of monovalent inorganic cations in tropical plants as well as the plant ability to store these elements. similar amounts of k(+) were incorporated by lemon and coconut trees during the growth and ripening processes of its fruits. the k concentration ...	2012	23268139
evaluation of the antiplasmodial and cytotoxicity potentials of husk fiber extracts from cocos nucifera, a medicinal plant used in nigeria to treat human malaria.	nigeria is an african country where transmission of malaria occurs all year round and where most inhabitants use plants as remedies against parasitic diseases, including malaria. some of such medicinal plants have their antimalarial efficacies already demonstrated experimentally, active compounds isolated and the mechanism of drug action suggested. decoction of cocos nucifera husk is used in the middle belt region of nigeria as an antimalarial remedy. in our current studies, we tested extracts f ...	2012	22241625
performance evaluation and modelling studies of gravel--coir fibre--sand multimedia stormwater filter.	a horizontal flow multimedia stormwater filter was developed and tested for hydraulic efficiency and pollutant removal efficiency. gravel, coconut (cocos nucifera) fibre and sand were selected as the media and filled in 1:1:1 proportion. a fabric screen made up of woven sisal hemp was used to separate the media. the adsorption behaviour of coir fibre was determined in a series of column and batch studies and the corresponding isotherms were developed. the hydraulic efficiency of the filter showe ...	2012	23240200
status of aceria guerreronis keifer (acari: eriophyidae) as a pest of coconut in the state of sao paulo, southeastern brazil.	the coconut mite, aceria guerreronis keifer, is one of the main pests of coconut palms (cocos nucifera) in northeastern brazil. the objective of this study was to evaluate the levels of the coconut mite and other mites on coconut palms in the state of são paulo and to estimate the possible role of predatory mites in the control of this pest. the effect of cultivated genotypes and sampling dates on the mite populations was also estimated. we sampled attached fruits, leaflets, inflorescences, and ...	2012	23950068
global bioenergy potential from high-lignin agricultural residue.	almost one-quarter of the world's population has basic energy needs that are not being met. efforts to increase renewable energy resources in developing countries where per capita energy availability is low are needed. herein, we examine integrated dual use farming for sustained food security and agro-bioenergy development. many nonedible crop residues are used for animal feed or reincorporated into the soil to maintain fertility. by contrast, drupe endocarp biomass represents a high-lignin feed ...	2012	22355123
interaction of cocos nucifera cream casein with humic acid suspensions.	two caseins labelled as casmg (casein without fats) and camg (casein with fats) were extracted from coconut cream. both caseins were used as coagulants for the aggregation of humic acid (ha) particles in synthetic water at ph = 6 during the jar-test essays. the optimum dosage of camg or casmg and the residual turbidities of treated water obtained depend on the type of used casein (camg or casmg) and the concentration of particles in solution. the optimal doses of camg and casmg are respectively ...	2012	22699339
characterisation of the volatile profile of coconut water from five varieties using an optimised hs-spme-gc analysis.	coconut (cocos nucifera l.) water is a refreshing tropical drink whose international market has recently been growing. however, little is yet known about its physicochemical composition, particularly its aroma. this study set out to characterise the volatile profile of water from five coconut varieties.	2012	22692849
elaeis oleifera genomic-ssr markers: exploitation in oil palm germplasm diversity and cross-amplification in arecaceae.	species-specific simple sequence repeat (ssr) markers are favored for genetic studies and marker-assisted selection (mas) breeding for oil palm genetic improvement. this report characterizes 20 ssr markers from an elaeis oleifera genomic library (gssr). characterization of the repeat type in 2000 sequences revealed a high percentage of di-nucleotides (63.6%), followed by tri-nucleotides (24.2%). primer pairs were successfully designed for 394 of the e. oleifera gssrs. subsequent analysis showed ...	2012	22605966
proximate composition, extraction, characterization and comparative assessment of coconut (cocos nucifera) and melon (colocynthis citrullus) seeds and seed oils.	proximate composition, extraction, characterization and comparative assessment of cocos nucifera and colocynthis citrullus seeds and seed oils were evaluated in this work using standard analytical techniques. the results showed the percentage (%) moisture, crude fibre, ash, crude protein, lipids and total carbohydrate contents of the seeds as 7.51 and 4.27, 7.70 and 5.51, 1.02 and 2.94, 10.57 and 11.67, 47.80 and 50.42 and 32.84 and 29.47 while the calorific values were 553.99 and 567.32 kcal/10 ...	2012	22530436
first report on the whitefly, aleurodicus pseudugesii on the coconut palm, cocos nucifera in brazil.	the coconut palm, cocos nucifera l. (arecales: arecaceae), is currently grown extensively throughout the intertropical zones of the world, including brazil, where it constitutes an important source of income for growers. although whiteflies are not normally considered coconut pests, these insects can damage crops directly by sucking the sap, which weakens the plant; indirect damage may be caused by sooty mold formation over the excreted honeydew and by the transmission of pathogens. whiteflies h ...	2012	22958126
residual bioassay to assess the toxicity of acaricides against aceria guerreronis (acari: eriophyidae) under laboratory conditions.	aceria guerreronis keifer (acari: eriophyidae) is considered a major pest of the coconut (cocos nucifera l.), and the use of pesticides is the current method to control it. however, no standard toxicological tests exist to select and assess the efficiency of molecules against the coconut mite. the aim of this study was to develop a methodology that allows for the evaluation of the relative toxicity of acaricides to a. guerreronis through rapid laboratory procedures. we confined a. guerreronis on ...	2012	22928324
cocos sahnii kaul: a cocos nucifera l.-like fruit from the early eocene rainforest of rajasthan, western india.	cocos sahnii kaul, a fossil palm fruit, is validated and described from the fuller's earth deposits of kapurdi village of rajasthan considered as early eocene in age. the fossil best resembles the genus cocos, particularly cocos nucifera l., which is now a common coastal element thriving in highly moist conditions. the recovery of this coconut-like fruit, along with earlier described evergreen taxa from the same formation, suggests the existence of typical tropical, warm and humid coastal condit ...	2012	22922201
intraguild predation and cannibalism between the predatory mites neoseiulus neobaraki and n. paspalivorus, natural enemies of the coconut mite aceria guerreronis.	neoseiulus neobaraki and n. paspalivorus are amongst the most common phytoseiid predators of coconut mite, aceria guerreronis, found in the spatial niche beneath coconut fruit bracts. both predators may occur on the same coconut palms in benin and tanzania and are therefore likely to interact with each other. here, we assessed cannibalism and intraguild predation (igp) of the two predators in the absence and presence of their primary prey a. guerreronis. in the absence of the shared extraguild p ...	2012	22669279
removal of cadmium(ii) from wastewater using activated carbon prepared from agro industrial by-products.	removal of cadmium from wastewater using activated carbons prepared from cocos nucifera (coconut) and azadirachta indica (neem) oilcakes-an agricultural solid by-product was investigated. batch experiments were performed to evaluate the effect of ph, agitation time, initial metal ion concentration and adsorbent dose on the cadmium sorption in coconut oil cake activated carbon (cocac) and neem oil cake activated carbon (nocac). the experiments demonstrated that the adsorption process corresponds ...	2011	23505814
final report on the safety assessment of cocos nucifera (coconut) oil and related ingredients.	cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, oil from the dried coconut fruit, is composed of 90% saturated triglycerides. it may function as a fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, or skin-conditioning agent and is reported in 626 cosmetics at concentrations from 0.0001% to 70%. the related ingredients covered in this assessment are fatty acids, and their hydrogenated forms, corresponding fatty alcohols, simple esters, and inorganic and sulfated salts of coconut oil. the salts and esters are expected ...	2011	21772024
coconut (cocos nucifera l.: arecaceae): in health promotion and disease prevention.	coconut, cocos nucifera l., is a tree that is cultivated for its multiple utilities, mainly for its nutritional and medicinal values. the various products of coconut include tender coconut water, copra, coconut oil, raw kernel, coconut cake, coconut toddy, coconut shell and wood based products, coconut leaves, coir pith etc. its all parts are used in someway or another in the daily life of the people in the traditional coconut growing areas. it is the unique source of various natural products fo ...	2011	21771462
life history of proctolaelaps bulbosus feeding on the coconut mite aceria guerreronis and other possible food types occurring on coconut fruits.	aceria guerreronis keifer (acari: eriophyidae) is a major pest of coconut fruits (cocos nucifera l.) in many countries of the americas, africa, and parts of asia. considerable attention has been given to studies of biological control agents of a. guerreronis. proctolaelaps bulbosus moraes, reis and gondim jr. is a predator recently discovered in association with a. guerreronis. nothing is known about its biology. the aim of this study was to determine suitable food sources for p. bulbosus, among ...	2011	20835918
in vitro culture of coconut (cocos nucifera l.) zygotic embryos.	coconut is a very important crop for millions of people in tropical countries. with coconut, in vitro culture protocols have been developed with two main objectives, viz. the large scale production of particular types of coconuts and the international exchange and conservation of coconut germplasm. the methods described in this chapter have been developed in the framework of collaborative activities between research institutes in côte d'ivoire and france. two coconut embryo in vitro collecting p ...	2011	21207262
evaluation of the use of cocos nucifera as antimalarial remedy in malaysian folk medicine.	white flesh extract of cocos nucifera (coconut) was studied to ascertain the ethnopharmacological standing of its antimalarial usage in malaysian folk medicine.	2011	21277969
in-vitro antibacterial properties of crude aqueous and n-hexane extracts of the husk of cocos nucifera.	the increasing numbers of cases of antibiotic resistance among pathogenic bacteria such as vibrio species poses a major problem to the food and aquaculture industries, as most antibiotics are no longer effective in controlling pathogenic bacteria affecting these industries. therefore, this study was carried out to assess the antibacterial potentials of crude aqueous and n-hexane extracts of the husk of cocos nucifera against some selected vibrio species and other bacterial pathogens including th ...	2011	21372760
the effects of provisioning and crop-raiding on the diet and foraging activities of human-commensal white-faced capuchins (cebus capucinus).	non-human primates are coming into increasingly frequent contact with humans and with human-modified environments. the potential for monkeys to survive in such modified landscapes is questionable, and is likely related to a species' behavioral plasticity, particularly as it relates to diet. in this study, i explore the ways in which white-faced capuchins (cebus capucinus) adjust their diet and foraging behaviors in response to anthropogenic impact. i compare a troop of human-commensal monkeys an ...	2011	21432873
[rearing technique and biological traits of atheloca subrufella (hulst) (lepidoptera: phycitidae) in coconut fruits].	rearing technique and biological traits of atheloca subrufella (hulst) (lepidoptera: phycitidae) in coconut fruits. larvae of the coconut moth atheloca subrufella (hulst) develop in flowers and fruits of coconut, cocos nucifera, causing precocious abscission of these structures and, hence, yield decrease. this work studied a feasible and suitable rearing technique for a. subrufella using fruits of coconut. we first determined the appropriate density of larvae to be reared per coconut fruit (amon ...	2011	21437477
olfactory response of predatory mites to vegetative and reproductive parts of coconut palm infested by aceria guerreronis.	the phytophagous mite aceria guerreronis keifer is an important pest of coconut worldwide. a promising method of control for this pest is the use of predatory mites. neoseiulus baraki (athias-henriot) and proctolaelaps bickleyi bram are predatory mites found in association with a. guerreronis in the field. to understand how these predators respond to olfactory cues from a. guerreronis and its host plant, the foraging behavior of the predatory mites was investigated in a y-tube olfactometer and o ...	2011	21499777
differential responses to guano fertilization among tropical tree species with varying functional traits.	• premise of the study: seabirds often cause significant changes to soil properties, and seabird-dominated systems often host unique plant communities. this study experimentally (1) examined species-specific responses to seabird guano gradients, (2) considered the role that differential functional traits among species play in altering plant response to guano, and (3) investigated the implications of seabird guano on range-expanding species. • methods: using a greenhouse fertilization experiment, ...	2011	21613110