Seedlings of the coconut tree (IMAGE)

KU Leuven

Seedlings of the coconut tree

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Coconut trees grow slowly and are difficult to clone. Scientists at KU Leuven and the Alliance multiplied seedlings faster and conserved coconut genetic resources for the long term.

Credit

KU Leuven - Hannes Wilms

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This image may only be used in connection with the press release "Coconut tree cloning breakthrough will help propagation and preservation", issued by KU Leuven on 15 September 2021.

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