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• Adkins, S (2010) Coconut tissue culture for clonal propagation and safe germplasm exchange. In: Adoption of ACIAR project outputs 2005–06 (eds D. Pierce & D. Templeton) pp 31-36. ACIAR, Canberra.

• Adkins, S, Foale, M & Harries, H (2010) Growth and production of coconut, in Soils, Plant Growth and Crop Production, [Ed. Willy H. Verheye], in Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), Developed under the auspices of the UNESCO, Eolss Publishers, Oxford ,UK, [http://www.eolss.net] [Retrieved February 7, 2011]

• Afroz, A, Chaudhry, Z, Rashid, U, Khan, MR & Ali, GM (2010) Enhanced regeneration in explants of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) with the treatment of coconut water. African Journal of Biotechnology 9 (24) [pp]

• Agustin, YTV (2010) Importance of Coconut Associations and Advocacy Initiatives in the Coconut Industry. CocoInfo International 17 (2) 23-25.

• Ahiante, B.O., Afiukwa, J.N. & Ajayi, O.I. (2010) Effects of coconut oil on body weight and haemorheology in rabbits. Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health 10 (3/4) 217-222.

• Ahiante, B.O., Afiukwa, J.N. & Ajayi, O.I. (2010) The dietary effects of coconut oil on the leucocytes and neutrophils count in rabbits. Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health 10 (3/4) 143-148.

• Ahmad , S (2010) Effect of coconut water on callus growth of Cyamopsis tetragonolobust. Pharmacia 1 (1) 25-27.

• Al-Khayri, JM (2010) Somatic Embryogenesis of Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Improved by Coconut Water. Biotechnology 9 (4) 477-484.

• Alamu, OJ., Dehinbo, O & Sulaiman, AM. (2010) Production and Testing of Coconut Oil Biodiesel Fuel and its Blend. Leonardo Journal of Sciences 9 (16) 95-104.

• Almeida de Sousa, D, de Oliveira, E, da Costa Nogueira, M & Esposito, BP (2010) Development of a heavy metal sorption system through the PS functionalization of coconut (Cocos nucifera) fibers. Bioresource Technology 101 (1) 138-143.

• Amritha, V.S., Beevi, S.P. & Girija, D. (2010) Molecular characterization of Hirsutella isolates from the eriophyid mite, Aceria guerreronis infesting coconut palm, by RAPD analysis. Entomon 35 (3) 157-162.

• Ananda Bose, C.V. (2010) Cracking Coconut. DC Books.

• Ananda Bose, C.V. (2010) In a Nutshell. DC Books.

• Ananda Bose, C.V. (2010) Nalikerathinte Nattil (In the Land of Coconut). DC Books.

• Andoh, H.Y., Gbaha, P., Koua, B.K, Koffi, P.M.E. & Toure, S (2010) Thermal performance study of a solar collector using a natural vegetable fiber, coconut coir, as heat insulation. Energy for sustainable development 14 (4) 297-301.

• Anirudhan, TS, Lekshmi, D & Sreenivasan, R (2010) Adsorption Characteristics of Cadmium(II) onto Functionalized Poly(hydroxyethylmethacrylate)-Grafted Coconut Coir Pith. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 85 (1) 42-47.

• Anon (2010) Coco Events - Past & Coming Events. Cocoinfo International 17 (1) 55-58.

• Anon (2010) Coconut coir fibre shows growing potential for construction. Technical Textiles International 19 (8) 37-43

• Anon (2010) Drink Coconut Water - Health Benefits of Coconut Water. CocoInfo International 17 (2) 20-22.

• Anon (2010) Experts’ Findings on the Health Benefits of Coconut Oil. Cocoinfo International 17 (1) 50-51.

• Anon (2010) Profitable plans for coconuts, Focus on Surfactants, Page 2.

• Anon (2010) Statistics . Cocoinfo International 17 (1) 59-61.

• Anosike, C. A. & Obidoa, O. (2010) Anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcerogenic effect of ethanol extract of coconut (Cocos nucifera) on experimental rats. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development [v (n) pp]

• Arancon, R. N. (2010) Production and global trade scenario of coconut. Indian Horticulture 55 (5) 8-17.

• Arancon, RN (2010) Face to Face: An Interview with Dr. Zainal Gani, Director of Herba Bagoes, Malang, Indonesia. CocoInfo International 17 (2) 44-47.

• Arancon, RN (2010) Face to Face: An Interview with Mr. Reynaldo Pacheco, President, Organix Solutions, Inc., Philippines. Cocoinfo International 17 (1) 47-49.

• Arancon, RN (2010) From the Editor-in-Chief: "The Goodness of Coconut”. CocoInfo International 17 (2) 1.

• Arancon, RN The 44th APCC COCOTECH Meeting in Samui Island, Thailand. Cocoinfo International 17 (1) 1.

• Aratchige,N.S., L.C.P. Fernando, P.H.P.R. de Silva, K.F.G. Perera, C.S. Hettiarachchi, K.P. Waidyarathne, S.M.V. Jayawardena (2010) A new tray-type arena to mass rear Neoseiulus baraki, a predatory mite of coconut mite, Aceria guerreronis in the laboratory, Crop Protection 29, 556-560.

• Aravindakshan, M. (2010) Precision Farming and its relevance in Coconut. Indian Coconut Journal 53 (8) 12-14.

• Assa, RR, Konan, KJ-L, Prades A, Nemlin, J & Koffi, E (2010) Physico-chemical characteristics of kernel during fruit maturation of four coconut cultivars (Cocos nucifera L.). African Journal of Biotechnology 9 (14) 2136-2144.

• Azmi, H, Nasir, MSM & Fadzli, ABMK (2010) Coconut milk machine (combination between extracting and grater coconut machine). Ekspo Inovasi Islam (i-INOVA 2010)

• Bae, S.-K., Lee, K.-S. Lee, & K.-T. (2010) Synthesis of Cocoa Butter Alternative from Coconut Oil Fraction and Palm Oil Fractions by Lipase-Catalyzed Interesterification. J. Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition 39 (10) 1487-1494.

• Bahala, E (2010) A Farmer in the Philippines Sells Brontispa Parasitoid Bio-control Agents. CocoInfo International 17 (2) 41-43.

• Bakri B & Eichhorn SJ (2010) Elastic coils: deformation micromechanics of coir and celery fibres. Cellulose 17 (1) 1-11.

• Basavaraju, T.B., Hanumanthappa, M. & Lavanya, T.N. (2010) Effect of graded levels of NPK on the productivity of hybrid coconut in maidan tract of Karnataka. Journal of Plantation Crops 38 (3) 228-230.

• Bettini, S. H. P., Bicudo, A. B. L. C., Augusto, I. S., Antunes, L. A., Morassi, P. L., Condotta, R. & Bonse, B. C. (2010) Investigation on the use of coir fiber as alternative reinforcement in polypropylene. J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 118: 2841–2848.

• Bhatnagar, A, V.J.P. Vilar, C.M.S. Botelho, R.A.R. Boaventura (2010) Coconut-based biosorbents for water treatment - A review of the recent literature. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 5 July 2010, ISSN 0001-8686, DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2010.06.011.

• Bledzki, AK., AA. Mamun, J. Volk (2010) Barley husk and coconut shell reinforced polypropylene composites: The effect of fibre physical, chemical and surface properties. Composites Science and Technology 70, 840-846.

• Bonnot, F, de Franqueville, H & Lourenço, E (2010) Spatial and Spatiotemporal Pattern Analysis of Coconut Lethal Yellowing in Mozambique. Phytopathology 100 (4) 300-312.

• Bouaid, A, Martinez, M & Aracil, J (2010) Biorefinery approach for coconut oil valorisation: A statistical study, Boresource Technology 10, 14006-4012.

• Bourdeix R, Batugal P, Oliver JT & George MLC (editors) Catalogue of Conserved Coconut Germplasm. Bioversity International.

• Bradley, WL & Greer, S (2010) Non-Woven Fabric Composites: A New Potentially Huge Market for Coir Fiber in Automotive and Building Construction Materials. CocoInfo International 17 (2) 7-12.

• Brigida, A.I.S., V.M.A. Calado, L.R.B. Goncalves, M.A.Z. Coelho (2010) Effect of chemical treatments on properties of green coconut fiber. Carbohydrate Polymers 79, 832-838.

• Butler, K (2010) Is Coconut Water Really Better Than Sports Drinks? CocoInfo International 17 (2) 13-14.

• Carvalho, KCC, Mulinari, DR, Voorwald, HJC & Cioffi, MOH (2010) Chemical modification effect on the mechanical properties of HIPS/coconut fiber composites. BioResources 5 (2) 1143-1155.

• Chaleepa, K. Szepes, A. & Ulrich, J (2010) Dry fractionation of coconut oil by melt crystallization, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 28 January 2010, ISSN 0263-8762, DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2010.01.026.

• Chaleepa, K. Szepes, A. & Ulrich, J (2010) Effect of additives on isothermal crystallization kinetics and physical characteristics of coconut oil. Chemistry and Physics of Lipids 163 (4-5) 390-396.

• Chandrashekar, P., Lokesh, B.R. & Gopala Krishna, AG (2010) Hypolipidemic effect of blends of coconut oil with soybean oil or sunflower oil in experimental rats. Food Chemistry 123 (3) 728-733.

• Chandy, M, Latha, MS, Kumar, S & Sarma, US (2010) Metal coated coir fibre for smart textile applications. CORD 26 (1) 30-38.

• Chin-San Wu (2010) Preparation and characterizations of polycaprolactone/green coconut fiber composites. J. Applied Polymer Science 115 (2) 948-956[Abstract]

• Chinpinkyo, W (2010) Packaging Technologies of Coconut Products in Thailand: Equipment Used, Design and Branding. CocoInfo International 17 (2) 34-36.

• Chomchalow, N (2010) Health and Economic Benefits of Coconut Oil Production Development in Thailand. CocoInfo International 17 (2) 15-19.

• Choo SY, Leong SK, Henna Lu FS. (2010) Physicochemical and sensory properties of ice-cream formulated with virgin coconut oil. Food Sci Technol Int. 2010 Dec;16(6):531-41. Epub 2010 Nov 11.

• Colli, A, Vital, BR, Carneiro, AdeCO, Silva, JdeC, Carvalho, AMML & Lucia, RMD (2010) Properties of particleboards made of paricá (Schyzolobium amazonicum Huber ex. Ducke) particles and coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) fibers. Rev. Árvore 34 (2)

• Costa, C.T.C., C.M.L. Bevilaqua, S.M. Morais, A.L.F. Camurca-Vasconcelos, M.V. Maciel, R.R. Braga, L.M.B. Oliveira (2010) Anthelmintic activity of Cocos nucifera L. on intestinal nematodes of mice. Research in Veterinary Science 88, 101-103.

• Cueno, M.E. & Laude, R.P. (2010) Molecular Characterization of Free Nucleic Acids in Coconut Water. Philippine Journal of Science 139 (1) 35-4.2.

• Cueto, JR, Alonso, M, Llauger, R, Otero, L, Cabrera, RI & Pérez, L (2010) El cultivo del cocotero en Cuba [Coconut culture in Cuba]. Coconut Workshop, Fruticultura, Cuba.

• Dare, D, Andoh-Mensah, E, Owusu-Nipah, J, Yankey, N, Quaicoe, RN, Nkansah-Poku, J & Dery, SK (2010) Evaluation of some basic traits of a promising coconut hybrid: Sri Lankan Green Dwarf crossed to Vanuatu Tall (SGD x VTT). Journal of Science and Technology (Ghana) 30 (3) [pp].

• de Almeida, C.M.V.C. Muller, M.W. de O. Correa, F.L. Cidin, A.C.M. de Almeida, L.C. Cella, R.M. (2010) Hybrid varieties of cacao trees in intercropping with dwarf coconut trees: Agronomic performance and selection of clones (in Portuguese). Agrotropica 22 (2) 99-106.

• de la Cruz, LD (2010) Potential of Virgin Coconut Oil in the Production of Lacquer Enamel Paint. Journal: Lecture Notes in Engineering and Computer Science 2187 (1) 686-690.

• Defoirdt, N, Biswas, S & de Vriese, L (2010) Assessment of the tensile properties of coir, bamboo and jute fibre. Composites. Part A, Applied science and manufacturing 41 (5) 588-595.

• Devakumar,K., V. Niral, B.A. Jerard, C. Jayabose, R. Chandramohanan and P.M. Jacob (2010) Microsatellite analysis of distinct coconut accessions from Agatti and Kavaratti Islands, Lakshadweep, India. Scientia Horiculturae 125, 309-315.

• Dollet, M, Llauger, R, Fabre, S, Julia, JF, Gonzalez, C & Cueto, J. (2010) Nymphocixia caribbea (Fennah) (Homoptera: Cixiidae) potential candidate as coconut lethal yellowing vector in the Carribean. Current status and perspectives of phytoplasma disease research and management (Abstract book of the 2nd meeting in Sitges, ISBN-13: 978-84-692-98916)

• Duarte, RF, Sampaio, RA, Brandão Jr, DdaS, Fernandes, LA & Silva, HPda (2010) Initial growth of Acacia mangium Willd in soil conditioner formed of coconut fiber and aggregating residue. Rev. bras. eng. agríc. ambient. 14 (11) [http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1415-43662010001100007]

• Ekanayake, GK, Perera, SACN, Dassanayake, PN & Everard, JMDT (2010) Varietal Classification of New Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Forms Identified from Southern Sri Lanka. Cocos 19 (1) 41 – 50.

• Esmeraldo, ma, gomes, ac, freitas, jeb, fechine, pba, sombra, asb, corradini, e, mele, g maffezzoli, a & mazzetto, se (2010) Dwarf-green coconut fibers: a versatile natural renewable raw bioresource. Treatment, morphology, and physicochemical properties. BioResources 5 (4) 2478-2501.

• Fernando, L.C.P., K.P. Waidyarathne, K.F.G. Perera, P.H.P.R. De Silva (2010) Evidence for suppressing coconut mite, Aceria guerreronis by inundative release of the predatory mite, Neoseiulus baraki. Biological Control 53, 108-111.

• Fife, B (2010) Coconut Flour: A low-Carb, Gluten-Free alternative to wheat. Cocoinfo International 17 (1) 8-11.

• Filho, JLRP, Sader, LT, Damianovic, MHRZ, Foresti, E & Silva, EL (2010) Performance evaluation of packing materials in the removal of hydrogen sulphide in gas-phase biofilters: Polyurethane foam, sugarcane bagasse, and coconut fibre. Chemical Engineering Journal 158, 441-450.

• Flores, A (2010) Launching of Coconut Flour Based Products in the 7th Philippine National Coconut Festival. Cocoinfo International 17 (1) 32.

• Foale, M (2010) The coconut palm – voyager, nourisher and beautifier of the tropical world. Palms & Cycads 108, 4-13.

• Fontecha, AV (2010) Market Profile of Traditional and Emerging Coconut Export Products and Market Development Programs in the Philippines. CocoInfo International 17 (2) 29-33.

• Fouladi, MH, Nor, MJM, Ayub, M & Leman, ZA (2010) Utilization of coir fiber in multilayer acoustic absorption panel. Applied Acoustics 71, 241-249.

• Gopal, M, Gupta, A & Thomas, GV (2010) Opportunity to Sustain Coconut Ecosystem Services through Recycling of the Palm Leaf Litter as Vermicompost: Indian Scenario (A Technology/Research Note). CORD 26 (2) 42-55.

• Gopal, M; Gupta, A; Palaniswami, C; Dhanapal, R and Thomas, GV (2010) Coconut leaf vermiwash: a bio-liquid from coconut leaf vermicompostfor improving the crop production capacities of soil. Current Science, 98, 1202-1210.

• Gopal, M., Gupta, A., Rayudu, B.T and Thomas, G.V. 2010. Coconut leaf vermiwash for soil health improvement and quality yield of vegetable crops – validation in farmers' fields. In Singh, H.P. and Thomas, G.V, Organic Horticulture: Principles, Practices and Technologies (eds) Westwille Publishing House New Delhi, India, pp. 223-229.

• Gunasekaran, K, P.S. Kumar, M. Lakshmipathy (2010) Mechanical and bond properties of coconut shell concrete. Construction and Building Materials, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 10 July 2010, ISSN 0950-0618, DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2010.06.053.

• Gunathilake, K.D.P.P., Mohammad Jaavidh, M.A., Perera, G.R.P.K., Thilakahewa, C & Kumara, A.A.N. (2010) Value Added Products from Dikiri Coconuts: Preparation, Compositional and Sensory Qualities. CORD 26 (2) 18-23

• Gupta, VK, Jain, R & Shrivastava, M (2010) Adsorptive removal of Cyanosine from wastewater using coconut husks. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 347, 309-314.

• Haseena, M., Kasturi Bai, K. V. & Padmanabhan, S. (2010) Post-harvest quality and shelf-life of tender coconut. Journal of Food Science and Technology - Mysore 47 (6) 686-689.

• Henderson, B, Henry, L, Macaulay, G & Tatuh, J (2010) Potential payoff fron R&D in the coconut industry of North Suluwesi, Indonesia. Asian Economic Journal 24 (1) 69-85.

• Horita, S., Ishibashi, J., Nagata, K., Miyakawa, T., Yamakawa, M. & Tanokura, M. (2010) Structure-based Functional Characterization of Oryctin, a Hemolymph Protein from the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle, Oryctes rhinoceros, as a Novel Serine Protease Inhibitor. Peptide Science 47 page 142.

• Hosang, MLA and Alouw, JC (2010) Eco-friendly Traps to Control Sexava sp. CORD 26 (1) 44-51.

• Hountondji, FCC, de Moraes, GJ & al-Zawamri, H (2010) Mites (Acari) on coconut, date palm and associated plants in Oman. Systematic & Applied Acarology (2010) 15, 228–234.

• Idroes, A (2010) Market Outlook-Coconut Oil: First Half of 2010. Cocoinfo International 17 (1) 52-54.

• Idroes, A (2010) Market Outlook-Coconut Oil: Second Half of 2010. CocoInfo International 17 (2) 50-52.

• Imbert, AB, Alvarado, K, Matos, K, González, R & Lafargue, M (2010) Efectividad de la combinación de dos fuentes orgánicas en el crecimiento y desarrollo de posturas de cocotero [Effectiveness of the combination of two organic sources on the growth and development of coconut plantlets]. Coconut Workshop, Fruticultura, Cuba.

• Islam, N, Rahman, R & Haque, M (2010) Physico-mechanical properties of chemically treated coir reinforced polypropylene composites. Composites. Part A, Applied science and manufacturing 41 (2) 192-198.

• Itam, EH, Eyong, EU, Eno, AE & Atangwlo, IJ (2010) Effect of Coconut (Cocos nucifera) and Palm Kernel (Eleais guineensis) Oil Supplmented Diets on Serum Lipid Profile of Albino Wistar Rats. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences 31 (1) [ ].

• Jayabal, S. & Natarajan, U. (2010) Optimization of thrust force, torque, and tool wear in drilling of coir fiber-reinforced composites using Nelder-Mead and genetic algorithm methods. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 51 (1-4) 371-381.

• Jayalath, KVNN, Pathiraja, PMEK, Jayasinghe-Mudalige, UK & Fernando,MTN (2010) An Empirical Investigation on the Effect of Land Size on its Productivity of Coconut Plantations in Sri Lanka. Cocos 19 (2) [pp].

• Jayashree, R & Suneetha, A (2010) Perennial fodder grasses as intercrop in Areca and Coconut gardens. Vet. World 3 (2) 68-70.

• Jayawardana, JKJP & Sherief, AK (2010) Influence of Socio-Psychological Characteristics in Adoption of Organic Farming Practices In Coconut Based Homesteads In Humid Tropics. Cocos 19 (2) 101-104.

• Jha, M. & Patwardhan, V. (2010) Coconut Oil - An Ideal and Healthy Substitute to Vanaspati. Chemical Weekly - Bombay 56 (12) 211-215.

• Kairo, MTK, Roda, A, De Chi, W, Damian, T, Franken, F, Heidweiller, K, Johanns, C & Leon, J (2010) The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, a new pest threat in the Caribbean: biology and options for management. Caribbean Food Crops Society Forty Sixth Annual Meeting 2010, 46 (2) 87.

• Kajiwara, K. (2010) Phase transitions in a binary system of coenzyme Q10 and coconut oil: a fundamental study on the improvement of nutritional availability of coenzyme Q10 supplements. Journal of Food Biochemistry 34 (5) 1091-1104.

• Kalavathi, S., Krishnakumar, V.P., Thomas, R.J., Thomas, G.V. & George, M.L. (2010) Improving food and nutritional security of small and marginal coconut growers through diversification of crops and enterprises. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics 111 (2) 101-110.

• Kandan, A, Bhaskaran, R. & Samiyappan, R (2010) Ganoderma - a basal stem rot disease of coconut palm in south Asia and Asia-Pacific regions. Archives of Phytopathology & Plant Protection 43 (15) 1445-1449.

• Kandan, A, Ramanathan, A. Raguchander, T. Balasubramanian, P &. Samiyappan, R (2010) Development and evaluation of an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and dot immunobinding assay (DIBA) for the detection of Ganoderma infecting palms. Archives of Phytopathology & Plant Protection 43 (15) 1473-1484.

• Khalid, N & Rahman, S (2010) Adsorptive Removal of Lead from Battery Wastewater by Coconut Coir. Separation Science and Technology 45 (14).

• Khan, T., Kutty, S.R.M. & Chaudhuri, M. (2010) Adsorptive Removal of Reactive Yellow 15 from Aqueous Solution by Coconut Coir Activated Carbon. Adsorption Science and Technology 28 (7) 657-667.

• Khurma, J & Singh, A (2010) Coconut Oil Based Hybrid Fuels as Alternative Fuel for Diesel Engines. American Journal of Environmental Sciences 6 (1) 71-77.

• Kongmun, P, M. Wanapat, P. Pakdee, C. Navanukraw (2010) Effect of coconut oil and garlic powder on in vitro fermentation using gas production technique. Livestock Science 127, 38-44.

• Koontz, J. L., R. D. Moffitt, J. E. Marcy, S. F. O’Keefe, S. E. Duncan and T. E. Long. 2010. Controlled release of α-tocopherol, quercetin, and their cyclodextrin inclusion complexes from linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) films into a coconut oil model food system. Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A: Chemistry, Analysis, Control, Exposure & Risk Assessment. 27(11):1598-1607.

• Kozan, J.V.B., R.P. Silva, S.H.P. Serrano, A.W.O. Lima, L. Angnes (2010) Amperometric detection of benzoyl peroxide in pharmaceutical preparations using carbon paste electrodes with peroxidases naturally immobilized on coconut fibers. Biosensors and Bioelectronics 25. 1143-1148.

• Kratzeisen, M. & Muller, J. (2010) Influence of calcium and magnesium content of coconut oil on deposit and performance of plant oil pressure stoves. Fuel 89, 59-66.

• Kratzeisen, M. & Muller, J. (2010) Influence of free fatty acid content of coconut oil on deposit and performance of plant oil pressure stoves. 17th International Symposium on Alcohol Fuels, July 2010, Pages 1583-1589.

• Kratzeisen, M. & Muller, J. (2010) Influence of phosphorus content of coconut oil on deposit and performance of plant oil pressure stoves. Renewable Energy 35, 2585-2589.

• Krishna, PV, R.R. Srikant, D. Nageswara Rao (2010) Experimental investigation on the performance of nanoboric acid suspensions in SAE-40 and coconut oil during turning of AISI 1040 steel. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture 50, 911-916.

• Krishnakumar V. (2010) Restructuring Coconut Based Homestead Farms for Sustained Productivity. Indian Coconut Journal 53 (8) 15-19.

• Kumagai, SIshizawa, H & Toida, Y (2010) Influence of solvent type on dibenzothiophene adsorption onto activated carbon fiber and granular coconut-shell activated carbon. Fuel 89, 365-371.

• Kumar, D, Kumar, G, Poonam, C.P. Singh (2010) Fast, easy ethanolysis of coconut oil for biodiesel production assisted by ultrasonication. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry 17, 555-559.

• Kumara, P, Sudha, S, Chand, S & Srivastava, VC (2010) Phosphate Removal from Aqueous Solution Using Coir-Pith Activated Carbon. Separation Science and Technology 45 (10) 1463-1470.

• Labouisse, J-P, Sileye, T, Bonnot, F and Baudouin, L (2010) Achievements in breeding coconut hybrids for tolerance to coconut foliar decay disease in Vanuatu, South Pacific. Euphytica 177 (1) 1-13.

• Laili, Z, Omar, M, Yasir, MS & Ibrahim, MZ (2010) Determination of point of zero charge and adsorption of radium ions by coir pith in aqueous solution. Jurnal Sains Nuklear Malaysia 22 (1) 17-28.

• Lavers, W (2010) Profitable Plans for Coconuts. CocoInfo International 17 (2) 26-28.

• Ling, P-R, De Leon, CE, Le, H, Puder, M & Bistriana, BR (2010) Early development of essential fatty acid deficiency in rats: Fat-free vs. hydrogenated coconut oil diet . Prostaglandins Leukot. Essent. Fatty Acids 83 (4-6) 229–237.

• Ling, P.-R., de Leon, C. E., Le, H., Puder, M. & Bistrian, B. R. (2010) Early development of essential fatty acid deficiency in rats: Fat-free vs. hydrogenated coconut oil diet. Prostaglandins Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids 83 (4-6) 229-237.

• Luzardo, B, Castro, MC, Gamboa, FA, Lopez, MA & Lopez, AYRA (2010) Osmolarity of Coconut Water (Cocos nucifera) Based Diluents and their Effect Over Viability of Frozen Boar Semen. American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences 5 (3) 187-191.

• Madhavan, K. Arumuganathan, T. (2010) Mouth-watering coconut products. Indian Horticulture 55 (5) 23-27.

• Magat, SS (2010) Productive and Sustainable Coconut Farming Ecosystems as Potential Carbon “Sinks” in Climate-Change Minimization: (A Review and Advisory Notes). Cocoinfo International 17 (1) 24-31.

• Mahzan, S, Zaidi, AMA, Ghazali, MI, Arsat, N & Hatta, MNM (2010) Mechanical Properties of Medium Density Fibreboard Composites Material Using Recycled Rubber and Coconut Coir. International Journal of Integrated Engineering 2 (1) [pp].

• Manilal, V.B., Ajayan, M.S. & Sreelekshmi, S.V. (2010) Characterization of Surface-Treated Coir Fiber Obtained from Environmental Friendly Bioextraction. Journal of Natural Fibres 7 (4) 324-333.

• Manimekalai, R & Nagarajan, P (2010) Bulk Line Analysis in Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) for Inferring Relationship between Talls, Dwarfs and Niu Leka Dwarf Forms. Indian Journal of Plant Genetic Resources 23 (1)77-81

• Manimekalai, R., V. P. Soumya, R. Sathish Kumar, R. Selvarajan, K. Reddy, G. V. Thomas, M. Sasikala, G. Rajeev, V. K. Baranwal (2010) Molecular Detection of 16SrXI Group Phytoplasma Associated with Root (Wilt) Disease of Coconut (Cocos nucifera) in India. Plant Disease 94 (5) 636.

• Manjunath, B.L., Ramesh, R. & Korikanthimath, V.S. (2010) Feasibility of ramie intercropping in coconut.. Journal of Plantation Crops 38 (3) 207-210.

• Manohar, EC, Valderrama, ICS & Posada , AB (2010) Nurturing Rural Community by Introducing Coconut Sap Sugar Technology in a Philippines Remote Location. CORD 26 (2) 56-65.

• Manso, L., Pastor, C., Prez-Gordo, M., Cases, B., Sastre, J. & Cuesta-Herranz, J. (2010) Cross-reactivity between coconut and lentil related to a 7S globulin and an 11S globulin. Allergy 65 (11) 1487-1488.

• Marasabessy, A, Moeis, MR, Sanders, JPM & Weusthuis, RA (2010) Coconut oil extraction by the traditional Java method: An investigation of its potential application in aqueous Jatropha oil extraction. Biomass and Bioenergy 34, 1141-1148.

• Mathew, M. T. (2010) Promoting biodiversity and by-product utilization in coconut for inclusive and sustainable growth. Indian Coconut Journal 53 (6) 7-11.

• Mathew, MT (2010) Dynamism Returns to Coconut Farming in India. Cocoinfo International 17 (1) 33-38.

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