In coconut, seedling vigour is highly correlated with adult palm characters such as early flowering, nut yield and copra production. Coconut, being a crossfertilized palm, does not breed to true to type. Through a series of selections made at different stages, it is possible to obtain quality seed nuts and seedlings.

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