These beetles are known for their ability to rapidly consume the fibers and roots of coconut trees ... trees.The process of cutting down an infested coconut tree requires careful consideration ...

This teamwork helps the coconut survive in different environments. The roots of the coconut tree function like a vast network of tiny straws, penetrating deep into the soil to absorb water and ...

The coconut tree’s extensive root system, ranging from 1 to 5 metres deep, absorbs groundwater – with dissolved nutrients – from the surrounding soil. The absorbed water is then transported ...

The coconut is a very beneficial fruit and tree to every Filipino. It is nature’s gift to us. It is the tree of life because from its seeds, its leaves, its bark down to its roots we find ...

It does not have the same capacity as some endemic species to put down deep roots ... for every tree that is cut down," said Pilet. The effects of the disease on Guadeloupe's coconut palms ...