Coconut research was started in India in 1916 in the erstwhile Madras State with the establishment of four research stations, one each at Kasaragod and Pilicode and two at Nileshwar.

As per your request below I am providing you the Kerala Agricultural University Pilicode campus address and contact details:

Contact:

Phone No:
+91-467-2260632
+91-467-2260450

Email ID:
adrpil@kau.in
rarspil@kau.in

Accomplishments

Crop Improvement

Crop Management

Crop Protection

Agrometeorology

Animal Sciences

Extension Activities

The research station maintains a unique collection of coconut germplasm consisting of 35 exotic and 40 indigenour types.

Philippines Ordinary, Lakshadweep Ordinary, Cochin China, Java, New Guinea, and Spicata were found to be highly suitable for cultivation in the northern zone under rainfed conditions. Philippines Ordinary and Lakshadweep Ordinary ranked first in yield of copra and number of nuts, respectively.

23 boldnut and promising types of cashew have been identified from Kannur and Kasaragod districts. They are being maintained at the station.

Out of 14 promising and released cashew types, H-1600 was found to be superior.

Out of 108 pickling type of mangoes identified in the northern districts of Kerala as well as northern South Kanara district of Karnataka, 43 are found to be promising.

Jagathy (Culture 1727) was released as a high yielding variety of rice suitable for this zone.

Siz promising nendran clones supplied by the Banana Research Station, Kannara are being studied in this station for their adaptability. The best among these will be popularised if found suitable for the region.