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Comparative Evaluation of Sri Lanka Tall and Dwarf x Tall Coconut Hybrids for Tolerance to Weligama Coconut Leaf Wilt Disease in Sri Lanka Perera, S. A. C. N.; Waidyarathne, K. P.; Dissanayaka, H. D. M. A. C.; Nainanayake, N. P. A. D.; Ekanayake, G. K.
International Coconut Community Journal Vol 32 No 2 (2016): CORD
Publisher : International Coconut Community

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Weligama Coconut Leaf Wilt Disease (WCLWD) is a phytoplasma disease found in Southern Sri Lanka. It is an incurable, debilitating disease resulting in yield loss and ultimate death of the palm and over 250,000 palms have been identified to be infected. Breeding coconuts for resistance is a viable option in managing incurable diseases and for this WCLWD resistant germplasm is needed. Accordingly, the objective of the current research was to investigate the comparable levels of WCLWD resistance of Sri Lanka tall and CRIC65 coconut cultivars which are favoured in Sri Lanka. Eight coconut estates which were planted with Sri Lanka tall (SLT) and CRIC65 hybrids as a mixed plantation or in close proximity were observed. Out of them an extent of about 04 acres of one estate was selected for detailed analysis using the disease severity index developed based on the WCLWD symptoms; flaccidity, leaf yellowing and marginal necrosis of leaflets. General observations indicated the presence of WCLWD in both SLT and the hybrid CRIC65. Marginal necrosis was at a minimal level in both the cultivars, while the other symptoms; flaccidity and yellowing scored higher values at all levels in the spiral in SLT than in hybrid CRIC65. Moreover, the hybrid coconut CRIC65 displayed lower percentage of disease incidence and significant reduction in the levels of the main symptom flaccidity. As a result, the hybrid palms recorded significantly low disease index value than SLT. Moreover, disease incidence was observed to be low in properly managed estates irrespective of the cultivar. With the findings of the current study, coconut varieties SLGD and selected SLT which remain healthy under the same disease pressure can be recommended as parents in a breeding programme aiming at resistance/tolerance to WCLWD.
An Investigation of the Tender Nut Potential of Diverse Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Varieties/Forms in Sri Lanka Perera, S. A. C. N.; Ekanayake, G. K.; Herath, H. M. N. B.
International Coconut Community Journal Vol 31 No 1 (2015): CORD
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There is a rising demand in the world for coconut water as a healthy natural beverage. Different coconut varieties are used in different countries to be processed as a natural drink. The coconut form “King coconut” has long been used in Sri Lanka as the ideal coconut variety for this purpose. However, with the expansion in the local and export beverage coconut market, the supply does not meet with the demand at present. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify potential coconut varieties/forms mainly relating to the yield of beverage. The study was conducted in the main coconut triangle and Southern Sri Lanka. Eleven coconut forms, namely, King coconut and Bothal thembili in the variety Aurantiaca, Red, Yellow, Green and Brown dwarf and Murusi in the variety Nana, Bodiri, Dothalu, and Sri Lanka tall. These are included in the variety Typica along with Nipol, which is a natural hybrid being identified to be suitable as beverage coconuts. Out of them the yielding ability was high in King coconut, Red dwarf andYellow dwarf while Bodiri, Nipol and Dothalu fared well. Many coconut forms suitable for beverage purpose were observed to be having seasonality in nut production. Ensuring adequate soil fertility and prevention of water deficit over prolonged periods were observed to help sustain yield and reduce seasonality in bunch emission. There were no large scale plantations for beverage coconuts in Sri Lanka, and the entire collection was from home gardens and very small scale holdings. It is recommended to establish medium scale holdings with coconut forms having high yield potential as identified in the current study, with proper management guidance to ensure a steady supply of beverage coconuts to the local as well as export market.
Co-Authors Dissanayaka, H. D. M. A. C. Herath, H. M. N. B. Nainanayake, N. P. A. D. Perera, S. A. C. N. Waidyarathne, K. P.