L. K. Weerakoon

TL;DR: This study led to the identification of the cellular origin, specific cell characterization and development pattern of embryogenic calluses, and revealed that abscisic acid induces plant regeneration through somatic embryogenesis.

TL;DR: This is the first report of successful androgenesis yielding haploid plants from coconut anthers, and Histological study indicated that the calli and embryos originated from the inner tissues of the anothers.

TL;DR: The effect of growth regulators on induction of androgenesis in coconut was investigated using seven different growth regulators at various concentrations and combinations to find out the effect of auxins on calli/embryos production and microspore embryogenesis.

TL;DR: All the diploid plantlets tested were identified as being derived from microspores (i.e. were homozygous) and were thus candidates for use in coconut breeding programs.

TL;DR: A detailed histological study of reproductive development in coconut, from initiation up to maturation of staminate and pistillate flowers, namely, transition of axillary bud into inflorescence bud, formation of floral buds, and sexualisation of individual flower buds is presented.