Hybrid coconuts in Papua New Guinea

Abstract

Planning for the introduction of hybrid coconuts in Papua New Guinea started in 1974 when the first Red Malayan Dwarf palms were planted at Omuru in the Madang Province. Omuru, which is 30 km from Madang was chosen as the site for the first Hybrid Coconut Seedgarden. Planting continued and by 1977, 42 hectares of dwarf palms were planted.