Makapuno (macapuno) seedlings available at PCRDF (Philippine Coconut Research and Development Foundation). Tall type at PhP 650.00 each and Dwarf at PhP 850.00. Interested buyers may contact PCRDF at 0917-8037039. Look for Mr. Ino Moncayo.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A macapuno (Filipino), kopyor (Indonesian) or kathi (Thai: กะทิ) is a coconut sport or naturally occurring mutant which has an abnormal development of the endosperm. The result of this abnormal development is a soft, jelly-like flesh.
Normal coconut flesh mostly consists of galactomannan as a source of energy. In the development process, this substrate is degraded into two sub-components, galactose and mannose. In the mutant the enzyme for degrading this substrate, α-D-galactosidase, is not active. Hence, the endosperm fails to nourish the embryo, resulting in a collapsed embryo. Besides this enzyme, a couple of other enzymes are also suspected of being involved in the development of this trait: sucrose synthase and stearoyl acyl carrier protein desaturase.
Kopyor coconuts have a higher sucrose proportion (92% of total sugar) and contain more total amino acids compared with young mature coconuts. The lipid content in the flesh is also lower compared to young mature coconut flesh. In addition to the higher content of citric and malic acids, all these properties may contribute to the taste of kopyor flesh.
do you have a branch in Visayas?
PHILIPPINE COCONUT RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. (PCRDF) 4/F Coco Center Bldg., 291 Dansalan St. Brgy. Barangka Ilaya, Mandaluyong City 1550, Metro Manila Tels: (632) 532-8418
how can we buy your macapuno seedlings ? we are from Bacolod City
Hello, just inquiry where your exactly location? If you have your braches closed to La Union?