Pollachi Coconut

The coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) is a member of the family Arecaceae (palm family) and the only species of the genus Cocos.[2] The term coconut can refer to the entire coconut palm, seed, or the fruit, which, botanically, is a drupe, not a nut. The spelling cocoanutis an archaic form of the word.[3] The term is derived from the 16th-century Portuguese and Spanish word coco meaning "head" or "skull", from the three indentations on the coconut shell that resemble facial features.[4]
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Coconuts are known for their great versatility, as evidenced by many traditional uses, ranging from food to cosmetics.[5] They form a regular part of the diets of many people in the tropics and subtropics. Coconuts are distinct from other fruits for their large quantity of "water", and when immature, . When mature, they still contain some water and can be used as seednuts or processed to give oil from the kernel, charcoal from the hard shell, and coir from the fibrous husk. endosperm is initially in its nuclear phase suspended within the coconut water. As development continues, [6] When dried, the coconut flesh is called copra. The oil and milk derived from it are commonly used in cooking and frying, as well as in soaps and cosmetics. The husks and leaves can be used as material to make a variety of products for furnishing and decorating. The coconut also has cultural and religious significance in certain societies, particularly in India, where it is used in Hindu rituals
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they are known as tender-nuts or jelly-nuts and may be harvested for their potable
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cellular layers of endosperm deposit along the walls of the coconut, becoming the edible coconut "flesh".now we have to know more about coconut and its history are you ready....                                              COCONUT----What is coconut plant? It is a plant we now go to analize simple about coconut Coconut is family of Arecaceae sub family of Arecoidea and Tribu of cocoeae and Genus of Cocos,Species of C nucifera.Binomical name Cocos Nucifera.thats all ,,Cocos nucifera is a large palm growing up to 30 m (98ft) tail with pinnate leaves 4-6m(13 to 20ft) long and pinnate 60 to 90 cm long,old leaves break away cleanly leaving the trunk smooth.Coconuts are generally classified into two general types ,tail and swarf.On fertile soil a tall coconut palm tree can yeild upto 75 fruits per year,but more often less than 30 mainly due to poor cultural practices.                                                           Also more than 75 fruits harvests many trees for their proper irrication and Fertilization.Given proper care and growing conditions ,coconut palms produce their first fruit in six to ten years,taking 15 to 20 years to reach peak production.                                                                                   Botanically the coconut fruit is a drup,not a true nut.Like fruits it has three layers the exocarp,mesocarp, and endocarp. Exocarp and Mesocarp make up the HUSK of the coconut. Coconuts sold in the shops of nontropical countries often have had the exocarp(out most layer) removed.The Mesocarp is composed of a fiber,called COIR which has mainly traditional and commercial users.The shell has three germination pores or eyes that are clearly visible on its outside surface . Once the husk is removed the full size coconut weighs 1.44 kg.
In tamilnadu districts of Coimbatore Mettupalayam Erode are the main locations for coconut farns. Coimbatore is first in that order. Especially Pollachi is in first..Weather cunditions,soil conditions and rainy reasons for coconut plant growth.South west monsoon is another perticular reason for this places to grow coconut trees well and give higher yeild..Drip irrigation is the main irrigation for coconut farms here.So that they saved water and get higher yeild for this crop.The main product of coconut is oil,yes coconut oil is edible.Also another product is coir/Yes it is another product of coconut.Coir industries occupied many more places near pollachi and its sorroundings.Kovilpalayam,Thamaraikulam are the main places of coir industries..Produced this coir products export foreign countries such as United States and other contries..Many varities of coconut plants farmed here.Specially Hybrid plants gives higher yeild and also come quick for yeild.Food items in Tamilnadu are made of coconut products.Oil of coconut is main use in cooking foods.Coconut is also used in culture of hindus..Yes in temples and hindu festivals coconut gets first place to there for worship god.,it is Indian culture...Coconut and banana are mainly occupied by devoties.Also coconut water is sweet and good for health.
COCONUT OIL---Health benefits of coconut oil is very importent..It prevent wrinkles,sagging skin,skin dryness and flaking..Reduces protein loss in hair and mourishes the hair.Prevents and effectively cures candida..Improves bone health.Helps in easy digestion strength immune system prevents deseas affecting lever and kidney.Effective in healing damaged tissues and infections .Rich in lauric acid that helps maintain blood sugar and colastral levels..Coconut oil is exellent massage oil that acts as an effective moustirizer on all types of skin.Coconut oil helps in healthy growth of hair and gives your hair a shiny quality.

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