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• Abbey, L., Young, C. & Teitel-Payne, R. (2012) Evaluation of Proportions of Vermicompost and Coir in a Medium for Container-Grown Swiss Chard. International Journal of Vegetable Science 18 (2) 109-120.

• Abdulfatai, J., Saka, A.A., Afolabi, A.S. & Diana, K. (2012) Development and Characterization of Beverages from Tigernut Milk, Pineapple and Coconut Fruit Extracts. Applied Mechanics and Materials 248, 304-309

• Abdullah, NM & Ahmad, I (2012) Effect of Chemical Treatment on Mechanical and Water-Sorption Properties Coconut Fiber-Unsaturated Polyester from Recycled PET. ISRN Materials Science Vol 2012 [pp]

• Abujazia, MA, Muhammad, N, Shuid, AN, & Soelaiman IN. (2012) The Effects of Virgin Coconut Oil on Bone Oxidative Status in Ovariectomised Rat. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2012:525079. Epub 2012 Aug 15.

• Acheampong, M., Pereira, J., Meulepas, R. & Lens, P. (2012) Kinetics modelling of Cu(II) biosorption on to coconut shell and Moringa oleifera seeds from tropical regions. Environmental Technology 33 (4) 409-417.

• Acheampong, MA, Pakshirajan, K, Annachhatred, AP & Lensa, PNL (2012) Removal of Cu(II) by biosorption onto coconut shell in fixed-bed column systems [j v (n) pp]

• Adedokun, II, Onyeneke, EN (2011) Evaluation of nutritional properties and effect of storage conditions on the physicochemical properties of soy coconut blends. International Journal of Tropical Agriculture and Food Systems [v (n) pp]

• Adegoke, AO, Bamigbowu, EO, George-Opuda, MI & Edomwande, P (2012) Electrolyte and glucose contents of ripe and unripe coconut liquid as source of oral rehydration solution. International Journal of Applied Research in Natural Products 5 (1 ) 18-21

• Agustin , Y.T.V. (2012) Trade and Market Developments of Traditional and Emerging/Non-Traditional Coconut Products in the Philippines . CocoInfo International 19 (2) 18-21.

• Agustriyanto, R, Fatmawati, A, Angelina, M & Monica, R (2012) Study of Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Dilute Acid Pretreated Coconut Husk. Proceeding of International Conference on Chemical and Material Engineering 2012 ISBN : 978-602-097-281-7 BRE.16 – 1.

• Aina, VO, Jere, SA. Adewumi, AAJ, Ibrahim,LJ, Achi, YP, Umar, H,Hauwa, MSH & Amina, LJ (2012) Comparative Phytochemical screening and Physicochemical characterization of coconut (Cocos nucifera) oils from two different locations in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Allied Sciences 9 (3).

• Akbarningrum, F, Rudy, A, Carolina, A, Jovita, P & Yusnita, L (2012) Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Alkaline Pretreated Coconut Coir. Proceeding of International Conference on Chemical and Material Engineering 2012.

• Akpan, IA, Etim, UJ & Israel, AU (2012) Coconut Coir Dust Ion Exchange Resins for Removal of Ni²⁺ ion from Aqueous Solution. Chemistry and Materials Research 2 (7) 1.

• Alave, KL (2012) Virgin Coconut Oil Natural Viagra. CocoInfo International 19 (1) 16.

• Alavez-Ramireza, R, Chiñas-Castillob, F, Morales-Domingueza, V.j & Ortiz-Guzmana, M (2012) Thermal conductivity of coconut fibre filled ferrocement sandwich panels. Construction and Building Materials 37, 425–431.

• Albinante, SR, Pacheco, EBAV, Visconte, LLY & Tavares. MIB (2012) Caracterização de fibras de bananeira e de coco por ressonância magnética nuclear de alta resolução no estado sólido [Characterization of banana and coconut fibers by high-resolution nuclear magnetic resonance in the solid state]. Polímeros 22 (5) [pp].

• Ali, M., Li, X. & Chouw, N. (2012)Experimental investigations on bond strength between coconut fibre and concrete. Materials and Design 44, 596-605.

• Ambili, K, Thomas, GV, Indu, P, Gopal, M & Gupta, A (2012) Distribution of Arbuscular Mycorrhizae Associated with Coconut and Arecanut Based Cropping Systems. Agricultural Research [v (n) pp].

• Ambili, K., Thomas, G.V., Indu, P., Viji, M.V., Gopal, M. & Gupta, A. (2012) Isolation and identification of spore associated bacteria (SAB) from Glomus and Gigaspora spp. in coconut and arecanut based cropping systems. Journal of Plantation Crops 40 (2) 88-93.

• Anatani, HK, Imura, YK, Sanoma, MA, Akamura, AN, Hirotsuka, M & Dachi, SA (2012) Absorption of the Indigestible Disaccharide, β-1,4-Mannobiose, from Coconut by the Rat Portal Vein. Biosci. Biotechnol. Biochem., 76 (3), 110731-1–3.

• Andoh-Mensah, E & Ofosu-Budu, GK(2012) Evaluation of Coconut-Citrus Intercropping Systems in the context of Lethal Yellowing Disease of Coconut in Ghana. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development 12 (7) 6945-6962.

• Anithakumari, P. Muralidharan, K. Kalavathi, S. (2012) Technology utilization among coconut farmers of root (wilt) disease affected areas Journal of Plantation Crops 40 (3) 174-179.

• Anithakumari, P., Muralidharan, K., Kalavathi, S. & Remabai, S. (2012) Constraints in adoption of integrated management for root (wilt) disease affected coconut areas - An analysis of Alleppey district. Journal of Plantation Crops 40 (1) 9-15.

• Anithakumari, P., Rajeev, M.S. & George, J. (2012) Improving Income from Coconut Cultivation through Farm Level Value Addition - an analysis. CORD 28 (2) 24-33 .

• Anju, C. Suharban, M. Joseph, P.J. (2012) Foliar fungal pathogens associated with middle whorl yellowing symptoms of coconut in southern Kerala. Journal of Plantation Crops 40 (3) 212-214.

• Anon (2012) ALS Untangled 15: Coconut Oil. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis [official journal of the World Federation of Neurology Research Group on Motor Neuron Diseases] 13 (3) 328-330.

• Anon (2012) Coconut oil inhibits caries. British Dental Journal 213 (6) 269-269.

• Anon (2012) Coconut Processing Units assisted by TMOC [Technology Mission on Coconut]. Indian Coconut Journal 54 (12) 18-23.

• Anon (2012) Coconut Situation in Southern States. Indian Coconut Journal 54 (12) 24-25.

• Anon (2012) Coconut water may match carb-electrolyte sports beverage for rehydration. Chemical Weekly -Bombay- 57 (30) 182.

• Anon (2012) Coir geo-textiles get nod for use in rural road construction. Textile Trends 2012 (54) ,10 p.32

• Anon (2012) Commission Regulation (EU) No 583/2012 of 2 July 2012 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of polysorbates (E 432-436) in coconut milk. European Union Legislation L 55 (173) 8-9.

• Anon (2012) Cost effective Nitrile Rubber compound for Footwear Application using Eco-friendly treated Coconut pith filler. Rubber India 64 (2) 50-55.

• Anon (2012) CSIR centre develops new process for extracting coir fibre. Chemical Weekly - Bombay 57 (43) 138-139.

• Anon (2012) Does coconut oil have benefits? Harvard Health Letter 37 (12) 2.

• Anon (2012) Experts’ Findings on the Health Bene012) Effect of supercritical carbon dioxide pasteurization on natural microbiota, texture, and microstructure of fresh-cut coconut. J Food Sci. 2012; 77: E137. fits of Coconut Water. CocoInfo International 19 (2) 63-64.

• Anon (2012) Export of Indian coconut products soaring to greater heights. Indian Coconut Journal 55 (5) 2-3

• Anon (2012) Ford researches use of coconut fibres in vehicles . Additives for Polymers 2012 (2) 3.

• Anon (2012) Kao clarifies role of coconut palm thioesterase in fatty acid production. Focus on Surfactants 2012 (7), 2 pages.

• Anon (2012) Major coconut products traded world wide. Indian Coconut Journal 55 (5) 14-18.

• Anon (2012) New initiatives for a sectoral shift towards tender coconut and value added products. Indian Coconut Journal 55 (7) 2-3 .

• Anon (2012) Pappanchalla Coconut Producers' Society. Indian Coconut Journal 54 (9) 33.

• Anon (2012) Virgin coconut oil is not a medicine, but a functional food. Indian Coconut Journal 55 (4) 16-17

• Anon (2012) Zero Waste Coconut Processing (Advertorial – Integrated Food Processing Machinery Pte Ltd, Singapore). CocoInfo International 19 (1) 52-53.

• Anon (2102) A concerted team work needed to tide over the current crisis in coconut sector. Indian Coconut Journal 55 (4) 2-3

• Anon (2102) Coconut finds new horizon. Indian Coconut Journal 55 (5) 35-37.

• Anuchatkidjaroen, S. & Phaechamud, T. (2012) Injectable Surfactant Included-Virgin Coconut Oil with and without Ibuprofen. Advanced Materials Research 581/582 (1) 108-111.

• Apasi, A, Madakson, PB, Yawas, DS & Aigbodion, VS (2012) Wear Behaviour of Al-Si-Fe Alloy/Coconut Shell Ash Particulate. Tribology in Industry 34 (1) 36-43.

• Arachchi, LPV, Arachchi, VRMV & Epasinghe. ESP (2012) Effect of soil physical and water stress on biochemical aspects of coconut seedlings (Cocos nucifera L.) in Sri Lanka. The Journal of Agricultural Sciences 7 (3) 108-126.

• Aratchige NS, Fernando LC, Waidyarathne KP & Chandrasiri KA. (2012) Population dynamics of Aceria guerreronis (Acari: Eriophyidae) and its predatory mite, Neoseiulus baraki (Acari: Phytoseiidae) in two coconut growing areas in Sri Lanka. Exp Appl Acarol. 56 (4) 319-325.

• Arroyo-Serralta, GA, Zizumbo-Villareal, D, Erosa, FE & Peña-Rodríguezl LM (2012) Cuticular Wax Composition of Coconut Palms and their Susceptibility to Lethal Yellowing Disease. J. Mex. Chem. Soc 56 (1) 67-71.

• Arunachalam, V (2012) Genomics of Cultivated Palms ; Chapter 2 Coconut pp 13-27. Elsevier Inc.

• Arunima, S & Rajamohan, T (2012) Virgin coconut oil improves hepatic liquid metabolism n rats - compared with copra oil, olive oil and sunflower oil. Indian J Exp Biol 50, 802-809.

• Awua, AK, Doe, ED & Agyare, R (2012) Potential Bacterial Health Risk Posed to Consumers of Fresh Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Water. Food and Nutrition Sciences 3 (8) 1136-1143.

• Ayri, S & Ramamurthy, V. V. (2012) Diagnostics of coconut leaf beetle Brontispa longissima (Gestro) and its importance as an invasive species. Munis Entomology & Zoology 7 (2) 787-791.

• Aysha, OS, Vinothkumar, P, Vasuki, S, Valli, S, Nirmala, P & Reena, A (2012) PGPR Bacillus Species Isolated From Tomato Plant – a Comparative Study On Coconut Water Enrichment . International Journal of Bioassays 1 (11) 131-137.

• Ayub, M., Nor, M. J., Fouladi, M. H., Zulkifli, R. & Amin, N. (2012) A practical acoustical absorption analysis of coir fiber based on rigid frame modeling . Acoustical Physics 58 (2) 246-255 [c/c of Akusticheskii Zhurnal 3 (3) 151-156.]

• Azeez, S., Vellamoor, R., Pai, T.J. & Vadivel, A. (2012) A comparison between the effects of coconut oil and other vegetable oils on human health, with emphasis on heart disease. Journal of Plantation Crops 40 (1) 16-22.

• Azmi, MA (2012) Rigid Polyurethane Foam Reinforced Coconut Coir Fiber Properties. International Journal of Integrated Engineering 4 (1) [pp].

• Bahari, S.A., Chik, M.S., Kassim, M.A., Said, C.M.S., Misnon, M.I., Mohamed, Z. & Othman, E.A. (2012) Frictional and heat resistance characteristics of coconut husk particle filled automotive brake pad. AIP Conference Proceedings 1455, 162-170.

• Barin, G.B., Bispo, T.S., Giminenez, I.d.F. & Barreto, L.S. (2012) Carbon Nanostructures Synthesize from Coconut Coir Dust Mediated by Layered Clays through Hydrothermal Process. Materials Science Forum 727/728 (2) 1355-1359.

• Bawalan , D.D. (2012) Sugar from Coconut Shell. CocoInfo International 19 (2) 44-46.

• Beevi, M.K. Sreekumar, S. Nazir K., H. (2012) Ecological effects and occupational health hazards due to coir retting: A case study from west coast of Kerala, India. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology 11 (4) 585-590.

• Bellary, A.N. & Rastogi, N.K. (2012) Effect of hypotonic and hypertonic solutions on impregnation of curcuminoids in coconut slices. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies 16, 33-40.

• Bello, O.S. & Ahmad, M.A. (2012) Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Shell Based Activated Carbon for the Removal of Malachite Green Dye from Aqueous Solutions. Separation Science and Technology 47 (6) 903-912.

• Bhagya D, Prema L, Rajamohan T. (2012) Therapeutic effects of tender coconut water on oxidative stress in fructose fed insulin resistant hypertensive rats. Asian Pac J Trop Med. 5 (4) 270-6.

• Bhanu, K.R. M.K., Jayanth, P., Thomas Mathew, M. & Prabhakara, M.S. (2012) Integrated Management of Major Coconut Pests Using Pheromone Lures. CORD 28 (2) 1-10.

• Birah, A. Kumar, S.A. Tripathi, R.S. (2012) Status of rodent damage to coconut in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Journal of Plantation Crops 40 (3) 188-192.

• Bosa, R, Faturi, C, Vasconcelos, HGR, Cardoso, AM, Ramos, AFO & de Azevedo, JC. (2012). Consumo e digestibilidade aparente de dietas com diferentes níveis de inclusão de torta de coco para alimentação de ovinos. Acta Scientiarum. Animal Sciences, 34 (1), 57-62.

• Bottini-Luzardo, M. a., Centurión-Castro, F., Alfaro-Gamboa, M., Aké-López, R. & Herrera-Camacho, J. (2012) Effect of addition of coconut water (Cocos nucifera) to the freezing media on post-thaw viability of boar sperm. Tropical Animal Health and Production 45 (1) 101-106.

• Bourdeix, R., Johnson, V. & Martinez Brugel, D., Weise, S. 2012. Towards reviving the International Coconut Genetic Resources Network. Paper presented at the 45th APCC COCOTECH Meeting, 2nd - 6th July 2012, Kochi, India (here).

• Bourdeix, R., Johnson, V., Saena Tuia, V. and Weise, S.. 2012. Three declinations of the Polymotu Concept: “Inland ex Situ”, “Ecotourism on Islands”, “Urban” and their possible applications in Brazil, Côte d’Ivoire, Indonesia, French Polynesia and Samoa (Paper presented at the 45th APCC COCOTECH Meeting, 2nd - 6th July 2012, Kochi, India (here).

• Buah, WK & Kuma, JSY (2012) Properties of Activated Carbon Prepared from Coconut Shells in Ghana. Ghana Mining Journal 13 [pp]

• Buasri, A, Chaiyut, N., Loryuenyong,V & Rodklum, C, Chaikwan, T, Kumphan, N, Jadee, K, Klinklom, P & Wittayarounayut, W (2012) Transesterification of waste frying oil for synthesizing biodiesel by KOH supported on coconut shell activated carbon in packed bed reactor. ScienceAsia 38, 283–288.Dendrobium nobile

• Buasri, A. Chaiyut, N. Loryuenyong, V. Yernpeng, K. Suksamran, P. & Boonnin, S. (2012) Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polylactide Biocomposite Reinforced with Surface Modified Coir Fiber. Journal of Biobased Materials & Bioenergy 6 (6) 617-621.

• Caccin, M, Giacobbo, F, Da Ros, M, Besozzi, L & Mariani, M (2012) Adsorption of uranium, cesium and strontium onto coconut shell activated carbon. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry [v (n) pp]

• Carr, M (2009) Coconut Oil Power Generation - A how-to guide for small stationary engines December 2009 World Bank - Asia Sustainable and Alternative Energy Program - Pacific Islands

• Chakravarthy, A.K. & Thyagaraj, N.E. (2012) The palm squirrel in coconut plantations: ecosystem services by therophily. Mammalia.76 (2) 193–199.

• Chandrashekaran, V.G. (2012) A Kasaragodan success story in coconut farming. Indian Coconut Journal 54 (10) 26.

• Chandrashekaran, V.G. (2012) Coconut ranks second in the Gross Value output of Kerala's Agricultural Economy. Indian Coconut Journal 54 (12) 26-27.

• Chang, K.H., Wu, Exotic Taste Sensations Coconut, ginger and lemongrass have been part of the Asian world's taste for centuries

• Chang, KH, Wu, RY, Chang, GP, Hsieh, TF & Chung , RS (2012) Effects of Nitrogen Concentration on Growth and Nutrient Uptake of Anthurium andraeanum Lind. Cultivated in Coir under Different Seasonal Conditions. Hortscience 47 (4) 515-521.

• Chaturvedi, V.K., Srinivasan, N., Sasikala, M., Jacob, P.M. & Rajeev, G. (2012) Comparison of enzyme activities with diagnostic potential in healthy and root (wilt) diseased coconut palms, differing in cultivars and growth stages. Journal of Plantation Crops 40 (2) 111-117.

• Chaudhuri, M., Zaid, N. A. M. & Elmolla, E. S. (2012) Coconut Coir Activated Carbon: An Adsorbent for Removal of Textile Acid Azo Dye from Aqueous Solution. In: 2012 IEEE Colloquium on Humanities, Science and Engineering Research (CHUSER 2012), December 3-4, 2012, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.

• Chauhan, OP, Archana, BS, Singh, A, Raju, PS & Bawa, AS (2012) A refreshing beverage from mature coconut water blended with lemon juice. Journal of Food Science and Technology 2012, DOI: 10.1007/s13197-012-0825-6

• Che Man, YB & Rohman, A (2012) Analysis of Canola Oil in Virgin Coconut Oil Using FTIR Spectroscopy and Chemometrics. J. Food Pharm. Sci. 1 (2012) x1-5

• Cherian, JV & Thamizhchelvan. P. (2012) Process for Defibering Coconut Husk. (Patent Aplication) Pub. No.: WO/2012/150610; International Application No.: PCT/IN2012/000324; Publication Date: 08.11.2012 International Filing Date: 02.05.2012

• Chikku, AM & Rajamohan, T (2012) Dietary coconut sprout beneficially modulates cardiac damage induced by isoproterenol in rats. Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology 7 (4) [pp].

• Chua, LS, Alitabarimansor, M, Lee, CT & Mat, R. (2012) Hydrolysis of virgin coconut oil using immobilized lipase in a batch reactor. Enzyme Res. 2012; 2012: 542-589. Epub 2012 Aug 16.

• Chun, K. S., Husseinsyah, S. & Osman, H. (2012), Properties of coconut shell powder-filled polylactic acid ecocomposites: Effect of maleic acid. Polym Eng Sci. doi: 10.1002/pen.23359

• Chun, K.S., Husseinsyah, S. & Osman, H. (2012) Mechanical and thermal properties of coconut shell powder filled polylactic acid biocomposites: effects of the filler content and silane coupling agent . Journal of Polymer Research 19 (5) 1-8.

• Comério, E.F., Onody, H.C. & Benassi, V.L.R.M. (2012) Levantamento da fauna de Ichneumonidae (Hymenoptera) em cultivo de coqueiro anão verde associado à plantas invasoras [Survey of the Ichneumonidae (Hymenoptera) fauna in coconut palm crop associated with invasive plants]. EntomoBrasilis 5 (2) 109-114.

• Conato, M. & Sumera, F. (2012) Biodegradable Polyesters and Polyamides From Difunctionalized Lauric and Coconut Fatty Acids . Journal of Polymers and the Environment 20 (1) 217-223.

• Conlon, L.E., King, R.D., Moran, N.E. & Erdman, J.W. (2012) Coconut Oil Enhances Tomato Carotenoid Tissue Accumulation Compared to Safflower Oil in the Mongolian Gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 60 (34) 8386-8394 [see Conlon et al (2013) Correction . . . ). J Agric Food Chem. 2013 Apr 1. [Epub ahead of print].

• Cristóvão, R.O., Silvério, S.C., Tavares, A.P., Brígida, A.I., Loureiro, J.M., Boaventura, R.A., Macedo, E.N & Coelho, M.A. (2012) Green coconut fiber: a novel carrier for the immobilization of commercial laccase by covalent attachment for textile dyes decolourization. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 28 (9) 2827-2838.

• Cueno, M.E., Laude, R.P. & Laurena, A.C. (2012) Sequence Analyses of the Coconut Enolase 3' End Reveals a CACTG Mtif Found Within the 3'- Untranslated. Philippine Journal of Science 139 (2) 227-232.

• Cueno, M.E., Laude, R.P., Mendoza, E.M.T. & Laurena, A.C. (2012) An Insight into the Ontogenetic Pattern Observed Among NQHVVN-Containing Transcripts Found in Varying Ages of the Coconut Endosperm. Philippine Journal of Science 139 (2) 219-226.

• D'Amato, A., Fasoli, E. & Righetti, P. G. (2012) Harry Belafonte and the secret proteome of coconut milk . Journal of Proteomics 75 (3) 914-920 .

• da Rocha, ORS, do Nascimento, GE, Campos, NF, da Silva, VL & Duarte, MMMB (2012) Avaliação do processo adsortivo utilizando mesocarpo de coco verde para remoção do corante cinza reativo BF-2R [Evaluation of adsorption process using green coconut mesocarp for removal of reactive gray BF-2R dye ]. Quím. Nova 35 (7) [pp].

• da Silva, F.V., Yamaguchi, N.U., Lovato, G.A., da Silva, F.A., Reis, M.H., de Amorim, M.T., Tavares, C.R. & Bergamasco, R. (2012) Effects of coconut granular activated carbon pretreatment on membrane filtration in a gravitational driven process to improve drinking water quality . Environmental Technology 33 (6) 711-716.

• Dalmacion, GV & Ortega, AR (2012) Preliminary study on the In-Vitro Susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Isolates to Virgin Coconut Oil. Functional Foods in Health and Disease 2 (8) 290-299.

• Das, SR, Rahman, AKMM, Chowdhury, AKMA, Hoq, MM & Deb, SR (2012) Effect of Application of Sunflower and Coconut Oils Over the Skin of Low Birth Weight Babies in Prevention of Nosocomial Infection. J Dhaka Medical College 21 (2) 160-165.

• Dave, P.N., Pandey, N. & Thomas, H. (2012) Adsorption of Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions on tea waste and coconut husk. Indian Journal of Chemical Technology 19 (2) 111-117.

• Dave, S.R., Dave, V.A. & Tipre, D.R. (2012) Coconut husk as a biosorbent for methylene blue removal and its kinetics study. Advances in environmental research 1 (3) 223-236.

• de Arruda Guelli Ulson de Souza, S.M., da Luz, A.D., da Silva, A. & de Souza, A.A.U. (2012) Removal of Mono- and Multicomponent BTX Compounds from Effluents Using Activated Carbon from Coconut Shell as the Adsorbent. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 51 (18) 6461-6469.

• de Souza IV, Gondim MG Jr, Ramos AL, Dos Santos EA, Ferraz MI & Oliveira AR. (2012) Population dynamics of Aceria guerreronis (Acari: Eriophyidae) and other mites associated with coconut fruits in Una, state of Bahia, northeastern Brazil. Exp Appl Acarol. 2012 Jun 6. [Epub ahead of print]

• DeDea, L. (2012) Can coconut oil replace caprylidene for Alzheimer disease? American Academy of Physician Assistants 25 (8) 19.

• DEFRA (2012) Coir: A Sustainability Assessment. Defra Project SP1214 (2012), p. 75

• Devi, B.V., Jahagirdar, A.A. & Ahmed. M.N. (2012) Adsorption of Chromium on Activated Carbon Prepared from Coconut Shell. International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) 2 (5) 364-370.

• Ding X, Long R, Zhang Q, Huang X, Guo X & Mi J. (2012) Reducing methane emissions and the methanogen population in the rumen of Tibetan sheep by dietary supplementation with coconut oil. Trop Anim Health Prod. 44 (7) 1541-1545.

• Dohler (2012) Exotic Taste Sensations Coconut, ginger and lemongrass have been part of the Asian world's taste for centuries. Soft Drinks International Dec/Jan, pages 52-53 .

• Doty, L (2012) Coconut Oil for Alzheimer’s Disease? Clinical Practice 1 (2) 12-17.

• Duan, X.H., Srinivasakannan, C., Yang, K.B, Peng, J.H. & Zhang, L. B. (2012) Effects of Heating Method and Activating Agent on the Porous Structure of Activated Carbons from Coconut Shells. Waste and Biomass Valorization. 3 (2) 131-139.

• Elliott, ML &. Broschat, TK (2012) Detection of Thiabendazole Fungicide in Coconut Palms Using a Bioassay . Palms 56 (1) [pp].

• Ewansiha, C.J., Ebhoaye, J.E., Asia, I.O., Ekebafe, L.O. & Ehigie, C (2012) Proximate and Mineral Composition of Coconut (Cocos nucifera) [Shell] Husk. Int. J. Pure Appl. Sci. Technol. 13 (1) 57-60

• Farias, D.F., Rosa, M.F., Melo, V.M.M., Araujo, A.J., Rocha-Bezerra, L.C.B. & Carvalho, A.F.U. (2012) Physicochemical and Biological Characterization of Agrowaste from Green Coconut Shell and its Potential Use in Laboratory Animal Breeding. Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management 38 (3) 194-201.

• Fernando, S.C., Santha, E.S., Perera, S.A.C.N., Dissanayake, H.D.M.A.C, Meegahakumbura, M.G.M.K. & Perera, L. (2012) In Vitro Characterization of Indigenous Coconut Varieties (Cocos nucifera L.) of Sri Lanka for Water Stress Tolerance. CORD 28 (2) 55-63 .

• Ferraz, JM, Del Menezz, CHS, Souza, MR, Okino, EYA & Martins, SA (2102) Compatibility of Pretreated Coir Fibres (Cocos nucifera L.) with Portland Cement to Produce Mineral Composites. International Journal of Polymer Science Vol 2012 [pp]

• Ferrentino, G, Balzan, S, Dorigato, A, Pegoretti, A & Spilimbergo, S (2012) Effect of supercritical carbon dioxide pasteurization on natural microbiota, texture, and microstructure of fresh-cut coconut. J Food Sci. 2012; 77: E137.

• Fife, B (2012) Conquering Alzheimer’s with Coconut Ketones. CocoInfo International 19 (1) 10-13.

• Fife, B (2012) The Coconut Oil Miracle: Where is the Evidence . CocoInfo International 19 (2) 22-26

• Figueiredo-Silva, A.C., Kaushik, S., Terrier, F., Schrama, J.W., Medale, F. & Geurden, I. (2012) Link between lipid metabolism and voluntary food intake in rainbowtrout fed coconut oil rich in medium-chain TAG. British Journal of Nutrition 107 (11) 1714-1725.

• Fiorelli, J., Curtolo, D. D., Barrero, N. G., Savastano, H., de Jesus Agnolon Pallone, E. M. & Johnson, R. (2012) Particulate composite based on coconut fiber and castor oil polyurethane adhesive: An eco-efficient product. Industrial Crops and Products 40, 69-75.

• Fontan, RdaCI, Alcântara, LAP, Neto, SCAL, Bonomo, RCF & Fontan, GCR (2012) Inactivation kinetics of peroxidase from coconut water [Cinética de inativação da peroxidase em água de coco] Semina : Ciências Agrárias 33 (1) 249-258.

• Fouladi, MH, Jailani, M, Nor, M, Ayub, M & Ghassem, M (2012) Enhancement of coir fiber normal incidence sound absorption coefficient . Journal of Computational Acoustics 20 (1) [pp]

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