Effect of Seednut Trimming on the Germination and Growth of Coconuts.

Abstract

In a trial to compare the growth rate of variously trimmed and positioned seednuts of coconuts, six different treatments were used. The seednuts were positioned horizontally and vertically, and various sections of exocarp and mesocarp were trimmed away. There were significant differences in both the trimming and positioning treatments with horizontal placement being superior to vertical and partial removal of exocarp showing an improvement in plant germination and growth.