Intercropping hybrid coconut with cocoa

Abstract

Over the last two decades there has been remarkable progress in the breeding of coconut. This has resulted in the creation of new types with high yield potential. Most of these are hybrids between dwarf and tall varieties. Field trials conducted in many countries have proved that hybrids are better than the local or exotic types. A limited number of different hybrids has been tested in Papua New Guinea and these studies indicate that the hybrids tested outyielded the tall varieties (See Harvest 11 /2). Of the hybrids the Malayan Dwarf x Rennel Tall appeared to be the best yielder.