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• Abara, A.E., Obochi, G.O & Obi-Abang, M (2008) Effects Of Coconut Product-caffeine Interactions On Liver Cells In Wistar Albino Rats. Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry 90 (5-6) 1219-1226.

• Achaw, O-W & Afrane, G (2008) The evolution of the pore structure of coconut shells during the preparation of coconut shell-based activated carbons. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 112 (1-3) 284-290.

• Agavaka, PD (2008) The Coconut Industry in Solomon Islands. CocoInfo International 15 (1)16-19.

• Agustin, JB, Ratnambal, MJ, Dhanapal, R & Arunachalam, V (2008) Unexploited diversity in coconut palm (Cocos nucifera L) PGR Newsletter 127, 39-43.

• Agustin, Y.T.V. (2008) Philippine Biofuels Measure is Favorable for the Coconut Industry. CocoInfo International 15(2) 12-14.

• Agustin, YTV (2008) Coconut Organizations in the Philippines and Common Platforms for Regional Cooperation. CocoInfo International 15 (1) 22-26.

• Anirudhan, T.S., Divya, L & Ramachandran, M (2008) Mercury(II) removal from aqueous solutions and wastewaters using a novel cation exchanger derived from coconut coir pith and its recovery. Journal of Hazardous Materials 157 (2-3) 620-627,

• Anithakumari, P. (2008) Clustering Coconut Farmers - A Successful Extension Approach for Enhancing Adoption and Income from Marginal and Small Holdings. CORD 24 (2), 29-39.

• Anon (2008) Coco Events - Past & Coming Events. CocoInfo International 15(2) 49-52.

• Anon (2008) Editorial: The theme of the 43rd APCC Cocotech Meeting: Integrated Processing of Coconut Products/By-Products and Market Prospects. CocoInfo International 15(2) 1.

• Anon (2008) Position Paper of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Philippines on Coconut Oil. CocoInfo International 15 (1) 46-47. [Anon (2008) Position Paper of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Philippines on Coconut Oil. CocoInfo International 15(2) 43-45.]

• Anon (2008) Recommendations of the Roundtable Discussion of Specific Clusters in the Coconut Industry. CocoInfo International 15 (1) 27-29.

• Anon (2008) Statistics. CocoInfo International 15(2) 53

• Arancon, RN (2007) APCC Accreditation of Coconut Industry Sectoral Organizations in the Member Countries. CocoInfo International 15 (1) 20-21.

• Asasutjarit, C, Charoenvai, S & Hirunlabh, J (2008) Effect of Pretreatment on Properties of Coir-Based Green Composite [lost]

• Assis, AMde, Faria, RTde, Unemoto, LK & Colombo, LA (2008) Oncidium baueri Lindley (Orchidaceae) cultivation in coconut-based substrates. Ciênc. agrotec. 32 (3) [pp].

• Atukorale, D. P. (2008) Tender Coconut Water – Its Health Benefits. CocoInfo International 15(2) 14-16.

• Ayala-Sierra, A. and Valdez-Aguilar, L. A.. (2008) Coir dust as an alternative substrate for plug production of ornamental species. Rev. Chapingo Ser.Hortic 14 (2) 161-167.

• Babu, G.L.S & Vasudevan, A.K. (2008) Seepage Velocity and Piping Resistance of Coir Fiber Mixed Soils. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering 134 (4) 485-492.

• Bamba D ; Dongui B ; Trokourey A (2008) Determination of the Kinetic Parameters of the Slow Pyrolysis of Coconut Shell from Ivory Coast. Journal de la Société ouest-africaine de chimie A. 25, pp. 45-54.

• Bandupriya H.D.D., Weerakoon, L.K., Ranasillghe C.S., Fernando W.P.K.K. (2008) Changes in Soluble Sugars, Sugar Profile, Starch and Proline in Developing Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Inflorescences. CORD 24 (1) 54-60.

• Baoqian Lu, Chao Tang, Zhengqiang Peng, La Salle, J & Fanghao Wan (2008) Biological assessment in quarantine of Asecodes hispinarum Boucek (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) as an imported biological control agent of Brontispa longissima (Gestro) (Coleoptera: Hispidae) in Hainan, China. Biological Control 45 (1) 29-35.

• Barraza, R.R., Simas, F.F., Wagner, R., Sassaki, G.L., Iacomini, M. & Gorin, P.A.J. (2008) Structural characterization of the polysaccharide from the gum exudate of Cocos nucifera (coconut palm). Congress of the Pan-American Association for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Aguas de Lindoia, SP (Brazil), Aguas de Lindoia, SP (Brazil), 17-20 May 2008.

• Bastos, H.I.G., Freire, R.B., Borba, H.R., Coelho, H.R. et al. (2008) The Effect of a Natural Solution of Coconut Water on the Macrophage Cultures: A Morphological Analysis. Research Journal of Biological Sciences 3 (12) 1437-1443 .

• Baudouin, L & Lebrun, L (2008) Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) DNA studies support the hypothesis of an ancient Austronesian migration from Southeast Asia to America. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 56 (2) 257-262.DOI10.1007/s10722-008-9362-6

• Bendezú, S, Oyague, J, Romero, A, García, R, Muñoz, Y & Escalona, N (2008) Chromium Adsorption from Tannery Effluents by Activated Carbons Prepared from Coconut Shells by Chemical Activation with KOH and ZnCl_{2. .} J. Chil. Chem. Soc. 50 (4) 677-684.

• Bourdeix R., Leclerc C., Thampan P.K., Baudouin L., Joly H.I.. 2008. Modern and natural coconut hybrids in southern India :Natural, technical and social facts. Journal of ethnobiology, 28 (1) : 39-54.

• Bourdeix,R., T. Bambridge, and S. Larrue (2008) Islets Save Coconuts: From an Old Polynesian Practice to the New Concept of a Crop Gene Bank Located on Small Islands. CocoInfo International 15(2) 17-23.

• Boyce, J.K. (2008) Of coconuts and kings: the political economy of an export crop. Development and Change 23 (4) 1-25.

• Brown, S.E., Been, B.O. and McLaughlin. W.A. (2008) First Report of Lethal Yellowing Group (16Sr IV) of Phytoplasmas in Vernonia cinerea in Jamaica. Plant Disease 92 (7) 1132-1132.

• Cadée, G.C. (2008) Gulf Stream Coconuts. The Harries-Baker Test for Discrimination between Flotsam/Jetsam and Natural Dissemination. Palms 52 (1) 19-21.

• Carvalho, EXde, Anunciação Filho, CJda, Aragão, WM, Musser, RdosS, Ferraz, LGB, Reis, OVdod, Bastos, GQ & Oliveira, FJde (2008) Variability and behavior to cultivars of dwarf coconut in the coastal seaboard of the North of Sergipe. Bragantia 67 (1) [http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0006-87052008000100011]

• Chauhan, O.P. Singh, A, Raju, P.S. and Bawa, A.S. (2008) Development of Pomegranate Juice Blended Tender Coconut Water Beverage. CORD 24 (2), 47-54.

• Dery, S. K., R. Philippe, L. Baudouin, R. N. Quaicoe, J. Nkansah-Poku, J. Owusu-Nipah, R. Arthur, D. Dare, N. Yankey, M. Dollet (2008) Genetic diversity among coconut varieties for susceptibility to Cape St Paul Wilt Disease. Euphytica 164 (1) 1-11. DOI 10.1007/s10681-008-9691-8

• Dong-dong Li & Yong-mei Fan (2008) Construction and Characterization of a cDNA Library from the Pulp of Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.). Agricultural Sciences in China 7 (9) 1071-1076,

• Dransfield, J., Uhl, N.W., Asmussen, C.B., Baker, W.J., Harley, M.M. and Lewis, C.E. (2008) Genera Palmarum. Second edition. Kew Publishing.

• Drejer, CAK (2008) Correlation between the distribution of lignin and pectin and distribution of sorbed metal ions (lead and zinc) on coir (Cocos nucifera L.) Bioresource Technology [Danish National Research Database]

• Ethridge, E (2008) Coconut Biofuel: The Smell of the Future. CocoInfo International 15(2) 5-8.

• Ewecharoen, A., Thiravetyan, P. & Nakbanpote, W. (2008) Comparison of nickel adsorption from electroplating rinse water by coir pith and modified coir pith. Chemical Engineering Journal 137 (2) 181-188.

• Faleiroa, JR & Kumarb, JA (2008) A Rapid Decision Sampling Plan for Implementing Area—Wide Management of the Red Palm Weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, in Coconut Plantations of India. J Insect Sci. 2008; 8: 15. doi: 10.1673/031.008.1501

• Filho, MM, Sobral, LF, Ferreira, JMS, Rodrigues, ARdosS, Michereff, MFF (2008) Chemical fertilization, attack by Aceria guerreronis and productivity of green dwarf coconut. Pesq. agropec. bras. 43 (3) [http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0100-204X2008000300003]

• Flores-Almaráz, R., Livera-Muñoz, M., Colinas-León, M.T., Gaytán-Acuña, E.A. & Muratalla-Lúa, A. (2008) Producción de plántulas de ciclamen (Cyclamen persicum Mill.) en sustratos basados en polvo de bonote de coco [Production of cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum Mill.) seedlings in coconut coir dust based substrates]. Rev. Chapingo Ser.Hortic 14 (3) 309-318.

• Foale, M (2008) Coconut Fries – A Promising New Way to Process Coconut Kernel. CocoInfo International 15(2) 9-11.

• Fontecha, AV 2008 Export Market Development and Promotion Campaign for Coconut Products in the Philippines. CocoInfo International 15 (1)7-10.

• García, MB, Malaurie, B, Viltres, SP & Campos, DC (2008) Efecto de distintas concentraciones de sacarosa en la conservación in vitro de coco (Cocos nucifera L.) [The effect of different sucrose concentrations on coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) in vitro conservation. Rev. colomb. Biotecnol. 10 (2) [pp]].

• Gilbert, GS & Parker, IM. (2008) Porroca: An Emerging Disease of Coconut in Central America. Plant Disease 92, 826-830.

• Giraldo, L & Moreno-Piraján, JC (2008) Monolitos de carbón activado a partir de cáscara de coco e impregnación con níquel y cobre [Blocks of activated charcoal from coconut shell and impregnation with nickel and copper] Rev.Colomb.Quim. 37 (3) [pp].

• Gomes, FP, Oliva, MA, Mielke, MS, de Almeida, A-AF, Leite, HG & Aquino, LA (2008) Photosynthetic limitations in leaves of young Brazilian Green Dwarf coconut (Cocos nucifera L. `nana') palm under well-watered conditions or recovering from drought stress. Environmental and Experimental Botany 62 (3) 195-204,

• Gomes, JBV, Bolfe, EL, Curi, N, Fontes, HR, Barreto, AC & Viana, RD (2008) Variabilidade espacial de atributos de solos em unidades de manejo em área piloto de produção integrada de coco [Soil spatial variation and properties as related to management units in an experimental area of integrated coconut production]. Rev. Bras. Ciênc. Solo 32 (6) 2471-2482.

• Gonzalez, MH, Araujo, GCL, Pelizaro, CB, Menezes, EA, Lemos, SG, de Sousa, GB & Nogueira, ARA (2008) Coconut coir as biosorbent for Cr(VI) removal from laboratory wastewater. Journal of Hazardous Materials 159, (2-3) 252-256.

• Gopal, M. 2008. Effect of coconut leaf vermicompost on soil microbial biomass, microbial diversity and soil fertility. Rothamsted International Fellowship 2007-08 Deputation Report submitted to Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, India. Pp 46.

• Gopikrishna, V, Baweja, PS, Venkateshbabu, N, Thomas, T & Kandaswamy, D (2008) Comparison of Coconut Water, Propolis, HBSS, and Milk on PDL Cell Survival. Journal of Endodontics 34 (5) 587-589,

• Gopikrishna, V, Thomas, T & Kandaswamy, D (2008) A quantitative analysis of coconut water: a new storage media for avulsed teeth. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology 105 (2) e61-e65,

• Gopikrishna, V, Thomas, T and Kandaswamy,D (2008) A quantitative analysis of coconut water: a new storage media for avulsed teeth.. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod, 105(2): 61-5.

• Gratuito, M.K.B., Panyathanmaporn, T., Chumnanklang, R-A., Sirinuntawittaya, N. & Dutta, A. (2008) Production of activated carbon from coconut shell: optimization using response surface methodology. Bioresource Technology 99 (11) 4887-4895,

• Gunathilake, K.D.P.P.; Abeyrathne,Y.M.R.K.(2008) Incorporation of coconut flour into wheat flour noodles and evaluation of its rheological, nutritional and sensory characteristics. Journal of Food Processing & Preservation 32 (1) 133-142.

• Hameed, B.H. , Tan, I.A.W. & Ahmad, A.L. (2008) Adsorption isotherm, kinetic modeling and mechanism of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol on coconut husk-based activated carbon. Chemical Engineering Journal 144 (2) 235-244,

• Hameed, B.H., Mahmoud, D.K. & Ahmad, A.L. (2008 )Equilibrium modeling and kinetic studies on the adsorption of basic dye by a low-cost adsorbent: Coconut (Cocos nucifera) bunch waste. Journal of Hazardous Materials 158 (1) 65-72,

• Harries, HC and Paull, RE (2008) Cocos nucifera Coconut. pp 107-118 In: J Janick & R E Paull (Eds) The Encyclopedia of Fruit and Nuts. Oxford University Press, USA.

• Harrison, N. A and C. Oropeza. 2008. Coconut Lethal Yellowing. Pages 219-248. In: Characterization, Diagnosis and Management of Phytoplasmas. N. A. Harrison, G. P. Rao and C. Marcone (eds.) Studium Press LLC, USA, 422 pp.

• Hwang, YJ, Jeong, SK, Shin, JS, Nahm, KS & Stephan, AM (2008) High capacity disordered carbons obtained from coconut shells as anode materials for lithium batteries. Journal of Alloys and Compounds 448 (1-2) 141-147,

• Idroes, A (2008) Market Outlook: First Half of 2008. CocoInfo International 15 (1) 44-45.

• Idroes, A (2008) Market Outlook: Second Half of 2008. CocoInfo International 15(2) 46-48.

• Jain, R & Shrivastava, M (2008) Adsorptive studies of hazardous dye Tropaeoline 000 from an aqueous phase on to coconut-husk. Journal of Hazardous Materials 158 (2-3) 549-556,

• Jirapeangtong, K, Siriwatanayothin, S & Chiewchan, N (2008) Effects of coconut sugar and stabilizing agents on stability and apparent viscosity of high-fat coconut milk. Journal of Food Engineering 87 (3) 422-427,

• Jom, KN, Jamnong, P & Lertsiri, S (2008) Investigation of acrylamide in curries made from coconut milk. Food and Chemical Toxicology 46 (1) 119-124,

• Justiz-Smith, NG., Virgo, GJ & Buchanan, VE (2008) Potential of Jamaican banana, coconut coir and bagasse fibres as composite materials. Materials Characterization 59 (9) 1273-1278.

• Kamariah, L., Azmi, A., Rosmawati, A., Ching, M.G.W., Azlina, M.D., Sivapragasam, A., Tan, C.P. & Lai, O.M. (2008) Physico-chemical and quality characteristics of virgin coconut oil - A Malaysian survey. Journal of Tropical Agriculture and Food Science 36 (2) 239-248.

• Karthikeyan. M; R. Bhaskaran; K. Radhika; S. Mathiyazhagan; R. Sandosskumar; R. Samiyappan & R. Velazhahan (2008) Purification and partial characterization of a toxin produced by Ganoderma lucidum, the coconut Ganoderma disease pathogen. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection 41 (7) 507–513.

• Klaehre, DP (2008) Weltweit bedeutsame Gehölzphytoplasmosen (Worldwide important phytoplasmal diseases of woody plants) Nachrichtenbl. Deut. Pflanzenschutzd., 60 (10). S. 217–231, 2008, ISSN 0027-7479. [Cocos nucifera L. und Phoenix L. spp. – Palm Lethal Yellowing pp 219-222].

• Konan JL, Konan B, Assa RR, Aboua F, Allou K, Amani G, Sangaré A, N’guetta S (2008). Caractéristiques physico-chimiques de l’amande mature des hybrides de cocotiers grands améliorés (Cocos nucifera L.). Agron. Afr. 20: 1-14.

• Kularatne, J.D.J.S. Peiris, T.S.G. and Samita, S. (2008) Impact of Covariate on Single Palm Plot Experiments in Coconut. CORD 24 (2), 10-20.

• Kumar S.N., Bai K.V.K., Rajagopal V. and Aggarwal P.K. 2008. Simulating coconut growth, development and yield with the InfoCrop-coconut model. Tree Physiology 28: 1049-1058.

• Lamanda, N, Dauzat, J, Jourdan, C, Martin, P & Malezieux, E (2008) Using 3D architectural models to assess light availability and root bulkiness in coconut agroforestry systems. Agroforestry Systems 72, 63-74.

• Lawson-Balagbo, L.M., Gondim, M.G.C. Jr, de Moraes, G.J., Hanna, R. & Schausberger, P. (2008) Compatibility of Neoseiulus paspalivorus and Proctolaelaps bickleyi, candidate biocontrol agents of the coconut mite Aceria guerreronis: spatial niche use and intraguild predation. Experimental and Applied Acarology 45 (1-2) 1-13.

• Lawson-Balagbo, L.M., Gondim, M.G.C. Jr, de Moraes, G.J., Hanna, R. & Schausberger, P. (2008) Exploration of the acarine fauna on coconut palm in Brazil with emphasis on Aceria guerreronis (Acari: Eriophyidae) and its natural enemies. Bulletin of Entomological Research, 98, 83-96.

• Lebrun, P, L. Baudouin, W. Myrie, A. Berger and M. Dollet (2008) Recent lethal yellowing outbreak: why is the Malayan Yellow Dwarf Coconut no longer resistant in Jamaica? Tree Genetics & Genomes 4 (1) 125-131. [on-line June 2007 DOI 10.1007/s11295-007-0093-1] .

• Leitao, RC, Araujo, AM, Freitas-Neto, MA, Rosa, MF & Santaella, ST (2008) Anaerobic treatment of coconut husk liquor for biogas production. Journal of Biotechnology 136, Supplement 1, Page S656,

• Lekadou and George, ML (2008) Raising a New Generation of Coconut Trees. CocoInfo International 15(2) 24-25.

• Lekadou, TT, N'Goran, A, Konan, J-L, Allou, K, Zakra, N & Assa, A. (2008) Décomposition des tourteaux de coprah et de palmiste et effets sur la croissance des cocotiers (Cocos nucifera L.) en pépinière et la nutrition minérale des cocotiers adultes en Côte d'Ivoire. Sciences & Nature [v (n) pp].

• Li, W, Yang, K, Peng, J, Zhang, L, Guo, S & Xia, H (2008) Effects of carbonization temperatures on characteristics of porosity in coconut shell chars and activated carbons derived from carbonized coconut shell chars. Industrial Crops and Products 28 (2) 190-198.

• Lim-Sylianco, C.Y , R. Mallorca, E. Serrame, and L.S. Wu (2008) A Comparison of Germ Cell Antigenotoxic Activity of Non-Dietary and Dietary Coconut Oil and Soybean Oil. Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies 33 (1) [pp]

• Lim-Sylianco, C.Y, J. Balboa, R. Casareno, R. Mallorca, E. Serrame, and L.S. Wu (2008) Antigenotoxic Effects on Bone Marrow Cells of Coconut Oil versus Soybean Oil. Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies 33 (1) [pp]

• Ma, Z, Ge, L, Lee, ASY, Yong, JWH, Tan, SN & Ong, ES (2008) Simultaneous analysis of different classes of phytohormones in coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) water using high-performance liquid chromatography and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry after solid-phase extraction. Analytica Chimica Acta 610 (2) 274-281.

• Magat, S.S. (2008) Enhancement of Economic Benefits from Selected Coconut-based Farming Systems (CBFS) Practices and Technologies. Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies 33 (1) [pp]

• Marfori, M.L., J.C. Pandanan, and R.C. Liwag (2008) A Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial on the Efficacy of Monolaurin vs. Povidone-iodine as a Surgical Antiseptic. Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies 33 (1) [pp]

• Marikkar, J.M.N., Jayasundera, J.M.M.A., Kumari, A.G.O. and Waidyarathana, K.P. (2008) A Predictive Model for Determination of Iodine Value of Coconut Oil by GLC Analysis of Component Fatty Acids. CORD 24 (2), 21-28.

• Marinho, VLA., Fabre, S & Dollet, M (2008) Genetic variability among isolates of Coconut lethal yellowing phytoplasmas determined by Heteroduplex Mobility Assay (HMA). Trop. plant pathol. 33 (5) 377-380.

• Mathur, P.N., K. Muralidharan, V.A. Parthasarathy, P. Batugal, and F. Bonnot. 2008. Data Analysis Manual for Coconut Researchers. Bioversity Technical Bulletion No. 14. Bioversity International, Rome, Italy. 240 pages

• Matías, SSR, Aquino, BF & Freitas, JAD (2008) Evaluación de la producción de palma de coco (Cocos nucifera) bajo fertirrigación con diferentes dosis de nitrógeno y potasio [Evaluation of the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) production in function of rates of nitrogen and potassium applied via fertigation]. Agron. colomb. 26 (1) [pp].

• Matias, SSR, Aquino, BF, Freitas, JAD & Camacho-Tamayo, JH (2008) Efecto de la fertirrigación con N y K en el crecimiento de la palma de coco enano Verde de jiqui [Fertigation effect with N and K on the growth of coconut cv. Jiqui Green Dwarf]. Bioagro 20 (3) [pp].

• Matsui, KN, Gut, JAW, de Oliveira, PV & Tadini, CC (2008) Inactivation kinetics of polyphenol oxidase and peroxidase in green coconut water by microwave processing. Journal of Food Engineering 88 (2) 169-176,

• Mialet-Serra I., Clement-Vidal A., Roupsard O., Jourdan C. and Dingkuhn M. 2008. Whole-plant adjustments in coconut (Cocos nucifera) in response to sink-source imbalance. Tree Physiol 28: 1199-1209.

• Mohan, C, Nair, C.P.R. and Rajan, P. 2008. Large scale field validation of biocontrol strategy for management of coconut leaf eating caterpillar Opisina arenosella Walker utilizing indigenous , parasitoids. In: Thomas GV, Krishnakumar V, Palaniswami C, Reddy DVS, Alka G (eds) National Conference on Organic Farming in Horticultural Crops with special reference to Plantation Crops, October 15-18, 2008, CPCRI, Kasaragod pp 167.

• Monteiro, S.N., Terrones, L.A.H. & D'Almeida, J.R.M. (2008) Mechanical performance of coir fiber/polyester composites. Polymer Testing 27 (5) 591-595,

• Muhartoyo (2008) Organic Certification for Coconut Farms and Virgin Coconut (VCO) in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. CocoInfo International 15 (1) 32-35.

• N’Nan O., Hocher V., Verdeil J-L., Konan J-L., Ballo K., Mondeil F. and Malaurie B., (2008) Cryopreservation by encapsulation-dehydration of plumules of coconut (Cocos nuciferaL.). CryoLetters29 (4), 339-350.

• Nagaraju, A & Belur, LR (2008) Rats fed blended oils containing coconut oil with groundnut oil or olive oil showed an enhanced activity of hepatic antioxidant enzymes and a reduction in LDL oxidation. Food Chemistry 108 (3) 950-957.

• Nainanayake, A., C.S. Ranasinghe and N.A. Tennakoon. 2008. Effects of drip irrigation on canopy and soil temperature, leaf gas exchange, flowering and nut setting of mature coconut (Cocos nucifera L.). Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 36 (1) [pp]:

• Namasivayam, C & Sangeetha, D (2008) Application of coconut coir pith for the removal of sulfate and other anions from water. Desalination 219, (1-3) 1-13,

• Namasivayam, C. & Sureshkumar, M.V. (2008) Removal of chromium(VI) from water and wastewater using surfactant modified coconut coir pith as a biosorbent. Bioresource Technology 99 (7) 2218-2225,

• Nangia, S, Paul, V, Chawla, D and Deorari, A (2008) Topical coconut oil application reduces transepidermal water loss in preterm very low birth weight neonates: a randomized clinical trial. Pediatrics 121:S139.

• Nasib, A., Ali, K. & Khan, S. (2008) An optimized and improved method for the In vitro propagation of kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa) using coconut water. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40 (6) 2355-2360.

• Navarro M.N.V., Jourdan C., Sileye T., Braconnier S., Mialet-Serra I., Saint-Andre L., Dauzat J., Nouvellon Y., Epron D., Bonnefond J.M., Berbigier P., Rouziere A., Bouillet J.P. and Roupsard O. 2008. Fruit development, not GPP, drives seasonal variation in NPP in a tropical palm plantation. Tree Physiol 28: 1661-1674.

• Negloh, K, Hanna, R & Schausberger, P (2008) Comparative demography and diet breadth of Brazilian and African populations of the predatory mite Neoseiulus baraki, a candidate for biological control of coconut mite. Biological Control 46 (3) 523-531 [SEE Corrigendum Biological Control. 48 (2) 221].

• Nevin, K.G. & Rajamohan, T. (2008) Influence of virgin coconut oil on blood coagulation factors, lipid levels and LDL oxidation in cholesterol fed Sprague-Dawley rats. e-SPEN, the European e-Journal of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism 3 (1) e1-e8,

• Nunez, TC and Ocoy, ET (2008) Polyembryony in Philippine Makapuno (Cocos nucifera L.) Hybrids CORD 24 (2), 40-46.

• Parab H, Joshi S, Shenoy N, Lali A, Sarma US, Sudersanan M (2008) Esterified coir pith as an adsorbent for the removal of Co(II) from aqueous solution. Bioresource Technology 99 (6) 2083-2086.

• Pathiraja, P.M.E.K, Fernando, M.T.N, Jayasundera, J.M.M.A. (2008) Processing of Virgin Coconut 0il in Srl Lanka Using Cold Extraction Method: An Economic Analysis. CORD 24 (1) 79-89.

• Peiris, N (2008) The Coconut Industry in Sri Lanka. CocoInfo International 15(2) 2-4.

• Peiris, T.S.G. and J.D.J.S. Kularatne (2008) Assessment of Climate Variability for Coconut and Other Crops: A Statistical Approach CORD 24 (1) 35-53.

• Peiris, TSG, Hansen, JW & Lareef, Z (2008) Use of seasonal climate information to predict coconut production in Sri Lanka. Int. J. Climatology 28, 103-110.

• Perera, P.I.P., Hocher, V., Verdeil, J.L., Bandupriya, H.D.D., Yakandawala, D.M.D. & Weerakoon, L.K. (2008) Androgenic potential in coconut (Cocos nucifera L). Plant Cell Tissue & Organ Culture 92, 293-302.

• Perera, P.I.P., Yakandawala, D.M.D., Verdeil, J.L., Hocher, V. & Weerakoon, L.K. (2008) Somatic Embryogenesis and Plant Regeneration from Unfertilised Ovary Explants of Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.). Tropical Agricultural Research 20, 226-233.

• Pham, LJ & Gregorio, MA (2008) The Triacylglycerol Structure of Coconut Oil Determined by Chromatography Combined with Stereospecific Analysis. Phil. Agric. Sci. 91 (3) [pp].

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