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தென்னை மரம் (Coconut Tree)

September 21, 2017 By Navinkumar V 12 Comments

தென்னை மரமானது நல்ல நீர் வளமும், சூரிய சக்தியும் கிடைக்கும் பகுதிகளில் அதிகமாக வளரும் தன்மையுடையது. 100 கும் மேற்பட்ட நாடுகளில் இப்பொழுதும் தென்னை பயிரிடப்பட்டு வருகிறது.

உலக அளவில் தேங்காய் உற்பத்தியில் பிலிபைன்ஸ் நாடு முதலிடம் வகிக்கிறது. தென்னை மரத்திலிருந்து கிடைக்கும் பழம் தான் தேங்காய் என்று அழைக்கப்படுகிறது.

தென்னை மரம் அதிகபட்சமாக 30 மீட்டர் வரை கிளைகள் இல்லாமல் செங்குத்தாக வளரும். இந்தியாவில் அதிக அளவு தேங்காய் சாகுபடியில் கேரளா மாநிலம் முதலிடம் வகிக்கிறது. தென் இந்திய உணவு வகைகளில் தேங்காய்க்கு தனி இடம் உண்டு. அதிக அளவு இந்திய சமையல்களில் பயன்படுத்தப்படுகிறது. சமையல்கள் மட்டுமில்லாமல் சுப நிகழ்ச்சிகளிலும், பூஜைகளிலும் தேங்காய் பிரதான பொருளாக பார்க்கப்படுகிறது.

தேங்காய் இளசாக இருக்கும் பொழுது இளநீர் என்று அழைக்கப்படும். அதனுள் தேங்காய் நீர் நிறைந்து காணப்படும். வெயில் காலங்களில் வெயிலுக்கு இதமாக இருக்க இளநீர் பயன் படுகிறது.

அதிக அளவு முற்றிய பின் அதனுள் இருக்கும் நீர் வறண்ட பின் அதனை கொப்பரை தேங்காய் என்று அழைப்பர். அதிலிருந்து எடுக்கப்படும் எண்ணெய் உனக்கு சமைப்பதற்கும், தலைமுடி வறண்டு போகாமல் இருப்பதற்கும் பயன்படுகிறது.

தேங்காய் எண்ணெய் எடுத்த பின்பு மீதமிருக்கும் கழிவு கால்நடைகளுக்கு தீவனமாக பயன்படுத்த படுகிறது.

பயிரிடும் முறை:

• டிசம்பர் – ஜனவரி, ஜூன் – ஜூலை மாதங்கள் தேங்காய் செடி நடவுக்கு உகந்த காலங்கள் ஆகும்.
• செம்மண், வண்டல்மண் தேங்காய் உற்பத்திக்கு சிறந்த மண் வகைகள் ஆகும். அமில கார தன்மையின் அளவு 5.5 முதல் 8.5 என்ற அளவுகளில் இருத்தல் அவசியம்.
• குறைந்தது 3 அடி ஆழமும் 3 அடி அகலமும் கொண்ட குழிகளை தோண்ட வேண்டும். ஒவ்வொரு குழியும் 15 அடி தொலைவில் அமைக்க வேண்டும். அதில் 1 அடி மணல் நிரப்ப வேண்டும், 1 அடி இலை தழையும், மீதமுள்ள 1 அடிக்கு தொழு உரமும் நிரப்பி நீர் பாய்ச்ச வேண்டும். ஒரு மாதம் கழித்த பின்பு அந்த குழியின் ஆழம் 1.5 அடியாக இருக்கும். அதில் தென்னங்கன்றுகளை வைத்து மண் நிரப்பி நீர் பாய்ச்ச வேண்டும். வண்டுகள் வேரை அரிக்காமல் இருக்க வேப்பம் புண்ணாக்கு சேர்க்க வேண்டும்.
• பின்பு பூக்கள் பூக்கும் வரை அதாவது நட்டு 3 ஆண்டுகள் வரை வாரத்திற்கு ஒருநாள் நீர் பாய்ச்சினால் போதுமானது. அதன்பின்பு பூத்து காய் வைக்கும் பொழுது அதிக அளவு தண்ணீர் தேவைப்படும்.
• பின்பு ஒவ்வொரு மூன்று மாதத்திற்கும் 5 கிலோ தொழு உரம் வைத்து நீர் பாய்ச்சினால் நல்ல பலன் கிடைக்கும். ஆட்டு சாணம் பயன்படுத்தும் பொழுது பூக்கள் நன்கு பூத்து காய் காய்க்கும். பூக்கள் உதிராது.
• சொட்டு நீர் பாசனம் தென்னை மரத்திற்கு சிறந்தது, இதன் மூலம் சீரான நீரோட்டம் இருப்பதால் காய்களின் வளர்ச்சியும் நன்றாக இருக்கும். சாகுபடியும் அதிகமாக இருக்கும்.
• நல்ல முறையில் பராமரித்தால் 60 நாட்களுக்கு ஒருமுறை அறுவடை செய்யலாம். தென்னை மரங்கள் நன்கு வளர்ந்த பின் தென்னை மரங்களுக்கு நடுவே ஊடுபயிராக நிலக்கடலை, மஞ்சள்,இஞ்சி போன்ற குறுகிய கால பயிர்களை சாகுபடி செய்யலாம்.

தென்னையின் பயன்கள்:

• அன்றாட உணவில் தேங்காய் பயன்படுத்தப்படுகிறது. தேங்காய் எண்ணெய் சமையலுக்கும், தலைமுடியை வராய்ச்சியிலிருந்து பாதுகாக்கவும் பயன்படுத்தப்படுகிறது.
• குடலில் உள்ள புழுக்களை அழிக்கும் சக்தி இளநீருக்கு உண்டு. காலையில் வெறும் வயிற்றில் இளநீர் குடிப்பதினால் புழுக்கள் அழிவதுடன் குடல் நோய்களும் குணமாகும்.
• காலரா, மலேரியா காய்ச்சலால் பாதிக்கப்பட்டவர்களுக்கு இளநீர் கொடுப்பதினால் நல்ல சத்து மற்றும் ஆற்றல் கிடைக்கும்.
• இளநீர் மிகவும் தூய்மையானது, எனவே அவசர சிகிச்சை பிரிவில் இருக்கும் நோயாளிகளுக்கு உடனடி ஆற்றலுக்கு இளநீரை நரம்புகளில் செலுத்தலாம். அந்த அளவுக்கு இளநீர் சிறப்பு வாய்ந்தது.

தயவு செய்து உங்களுடைய கருத்துக்களை கீழே உள்ள கமெண்ட் ஏரியாவில் பதிவிடவும். தவறுகளை சுட்டிக்காட்டி, உங்கள் கருத்துக்களை பரிமாறி இவ்வலைத்தளத்தை திறன்பட நடத்த உதவவும்.

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The Coconut Country!

The Konkani culture is essentially, a coastal culture; fish, coconuts et al. The Konkanis call the coconut tree as the KalpaVriksha (Universal Provider). If one studies the living habits of the community, it easy to understand why. Coconut pancakes, curries and chutney's are staple diet of  Konkanis. The tender coconut is both a greeting fluid as also health supplement (and is used in pre-natal care, post-surgery recovery etc.). The roofs were traditionally thatched with coconut leaves and the shell and the sheathe work as a wonderful fuel. Even children's toys are made with coconut tree parts. ( teru - made with baby coconuts and the ribs of a coconut leaf, coconut leaflets woven as wrist watch, snake,  dragon etc). Hence we are calling the land of Konkanis as the Coconut Nation!

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Essay on Coconut Tree

Students are often asked to write an essay on Coconut Tree in their schools and colleges. And if you’re also looking for the same, we have created 100-word, 250-word, and 500-word essays on the topic.

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100 Words Essay on Coconut Tree

The coconut tree.

The coconut tree is a member of the palm tree family, commonly found in tropical regions. It is known for its great versatility, from the leaves to the roots.

Importance of Coconut Tree

Every part of the coconut tree is useful. The fruit is a source of food, its husk can be used to make ropes, and the leaves are used for thatching roofs. Its wood is also used for construction.

Coconut Tree and Environment

Coconut trees are excellent for the environment. They help in reducing carbon dioxide, prevent soil erosion, and provide a habitat for many species.

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250 Words Essay on Coconut Tree

The coconut tree: an overview.

The coconut tree (Cocos nucifera), often referred to as the ‘Tree of Life’, is a member of the palm tree family (Arecaceae). This moniker is well-deserved, as every part of the tree has a use, making it integral to many cultures worldwide.

The Tree’s Anatomy

The coconut tree’s structure is uniquely adapted to its coastal environment. Its slender, flexible trunk resists strong winds while its pinnate leaves, often 4-6 meters long, aid in photosynthesis. The tree’s roots are wide spreading, providing stability and absorbing nutrients from sandy soils.

Importance and Uses

The coconut tree’s economic and cultural significance is vast. The fruit, the coconut, serves multiple purposes. Its water is a nutritious drink, its flesh is consumed raw or processed into oil, and its husk can be made into coir, used in products like ropes and mats. The leaves serve as material for thatching roofs and weaving baskets, while the trunk is used in construction and furniture making.

Ecological Significance

Coconut trees also play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance. They prevent coastal erosion, provide habitats for numerous species, and contribute to the carbon cycle. Moreover, they are a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators, thus playing a role in biodiversity conservation.

Challenges and Conservation

Despite their importance, coconut trees face threats like lethal yellowing disease and climate change. Therefore, conservation efforts, including genetic preservation and sustainable farming practices, are crucial for the survival of this invaluable species.

In conclusion, the coconut tree’s multifaceted value, from its economic significance to its ecological role, underscores its reputation as the ‘Tree of Life’.

500 Words Essay on Coconut Tree

Introduction.

The Coconut tree, scientifically known as Cocos nucifera, is an emblematic tropical plant that belongs to the family Arecaceae. Often referred to as the “Tree of Life,” it’s a valuable resource that provides food, drink, shelter, and a myriad of other uses.

Botanical Description

The Coconut tree is a tall, perennial plant that typically grows up to 30 meters high. Its slender, ringed trunk supports a crown of pinnate leaves, each leaf reaching up to 6 meters in length. The tree bears a large, oval fruit – the coconut, which is renowned for its hard, fibrous husk and sweet, nourishing water inside.

Geographic Distribution

Coconut trees predominantly grow in tropical regions, particularly in coastal areas with high salinity. The tree is highly resilient and can withstand salty winds and sandy soils, making it a common sight on tropical beaches. The largest producers of coconuts are Indonesia, the Philippines, and India, although the tree is also cultivated in other tropical countries.

Ecological Role

The Coconut tree plays a crucial ecological role. It provides a habitat for various species of birds and insects, and its fallen leaves and husks contribute to nutrient cycling in the ecosystem. Moreover, the tree’s extensive root system helps prevent soil erosion, particularly in coastal areas.

Economic Importance

Symbolic significance.

The Coconut tree holds profound symbolic significance in various cultures. In Hinduism, the coconut symbolizes selfless service, and breaking a coconut is a common ritual in religious ceremonies. In the Philippines, the tree symbolizes resilience, while in the Maldives, it represents national identity.

Challenges and Sustainability

Despite its benefits, the Coconut tree faces challenges such as pests, diseases, and climate change. These threats can lead to lower yields and even tree death, impacting economies that rely heavily on coconut production. Therefore, sustainable practices are essential to ensure the tree’s survival. These include implementing effective pest management strategies, promoting genetic diversity, and adopting climate-smart agricultural practices.

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A southern konkani vocabulary collection, meanings of.

• नारलु   (n.) Category: Oilseeds Scientific name: Cocos nucifera coconut palm माड्डो, has also medicinal properties

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• exposed root of coconut palm
• coconut flower sheath
• covering of a coconut blossom
• young coconut just out of a flower
• whole flower of coconut
• inflorescence of coconut
• fibrous part of coconut trunk
• the whole root system of coconut tree
• growing coconut
• tender coconut
• tender coconut water
• the front end portion of a coconut leaf
• tender leaf of coconut tree
• coconut husk
• coconut palm and arecanut palm
• coconut scraper
• coconut peeler
• hand coconut scraper
• coconut plucker
• coconut oil
• coconut kernel
• dry and without any other ingredient(beaten rice without coconut)
• weak slightly sour dish with coconut
• coconut based stir fry
• Do not stand under a coconut palm during wind storms.
• remove the rib from the coconut leaf
• will you remove the rib from the coconut leaf
• shell pot of coconut
• dried up coconut kernel
• coconut meal
• coconut milk
• might remove the rib from the coconut leaf
• dehusk (coconut)
• sesame seed(black)
• sesame seed(white)

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தென்னை மரம், நல்ல நீர் வளம் உள்ள பகுதிகளிலும், சூரியசக்தி கிடைக்கும் பகுதிகளிலும் அதிகமாக வளரும்.

தேங்காய் உற்பத்தியில் பிலிப்பைன்ஸ் நாடு உலக அளவில் முதலிடத்தை வகிக்கிறது. வாழை மரத்தைப் போல தென்னை மரத்தின் அனைத்துவித பொருட்களும், ஒவ்வொரு தேவைகளுக்குப் பயன்படுகிறது.

தேங்காய் தென்னிந்திய சமையலில் முக்கிய இடத்தை பெறுகிறது. தேங்காய், சாமி பூஜைகளுக்கு பயன்படுகிறது. தென்னை ஓலையைக் கொண்டு கூரை தயார் செய்யலாம்.

இது குளுமையை தரும் தேங்காய் நார் கயிறு திரிக்கவும், உரமாகவும் பயன்படுகிறது. இதிலிருந்து தயாரிக்கப்படும் தேங்காய் எண்ணெய் குழந்தைகளின் தசை வளர்ச்சிக்கும், எலும்பு வளர்ச்சிக்கும் பயன்படுகிறது. வெட்டுக்காயங்களில் நோய் தொற்று ஏற்படாமல் தடுப்பதற்கும் தேங்காய் எண்ணெய் பயன்படுகிறது.

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தேங்காயில் உள்ள பேட்டி ஆசிட் உடலில் உள்ள கெட்ட கொழுப்பைக் கரைக்க உதவுகிறது.

தேங்காயில் தாதுப் பொருள்கள், வைட்டமின் சி, அனைத்து வகை பி காம்ப்ளக்ஸ், நார்ச்சத்து அனைத்தும் உள்ளன.

மாதவிலக்கின் போது ஏற்படும் அதிக உதிரப்போக்குக்கு, தென்னை மரத்தின் வேரிலிருந்து எடிக்கப்படும் சாறு நல்ல மருந்து ஆகும்.

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The Palm Tree: A Konkani story in translation

Translated by vidya pai, recipient of the dr p. dayananda pai vishwa konkani anuvad puraskar 2022..

Published : Feb 09, 2023 10:25 IST

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Determined not to starve, a woman labourer bleaches emotion out of both her marriage and work.

See this crooked palm tree? Khushali Rama’s hut is just a little distance away from this spot, within hailing distance as it were. Khushali the Happy. That’s how everyone knows him.

This coconut palm—it’s not as though Khushali Rama is related to it! The coconut palm is very tall but its trunk is bowed in a rainbow-like arc. Time has played its part in bowing Rama’s back, so his wiry frame resembles a crooked bean pod. And just as you can count the shafts and ridges of a palm frond, you can count the ribs in his side and the bony protrusions to which they are attached.

Like the palm tree, Rama, too, sways with the breeze. The core might be withered and dry but both pretend that everything is fresh and green, so no one suspects the truth. His deepest desires crumple and fall away like the tiny coconuts that drop off the palm before they are fully formed. As for his eyeballs —they’re like the pair of dry nuts that hang amidst the palm’s fronds. This, then, is what Rama has in common with the crooked palm.

Let us set Khushali Rama aside for a while and turn to the many things that the palm has seen through the years.

In those days the riverbank by the rumada grove in Usgao bustled with activity because of the high-grade iron ore that was transported from this jetty. There was great demand for it and rows of trucks trundled down from the mines at Sancordem–Govanem to dump the mineral at this stop. The heap of iron ore glistened in the afternoon sun like an expanse of heated water, twinkling like the ornamental dots on the foreheads of young, unmarried girls.

The heap of mud and ore grew bigger and bigger and one day it slithered right up to the palm tree on the riverbank—an impressive heap. See those marks almost halfway up the trunk? That’s how high the heap of ore was. But the palm tree didn’t seem to mind. Its leafy crest touched the sky and it felt that the ore provided support as it stood erect. The fronds didn’t flutter in apprehension as they gazed down at the clumps of expensive mineral. The fresh shoot that shot out of the top of the palm remained unbowed.

One day a large stalk laden with tiny coconuts emerged from the thick sheath at the base of the leaves. Within a couple of days, however, it withered and died and the tiny nuts fell off the stalk.

It was then that the palm realised that the waist-high heap of ore had robbed it of its strength and all its procreative faculties had been destroyed. Its roots and leaves had turned dry. It was unable to bear new fruit.

The palm fronds soon began to wilt and the strips of leaves attached to the main stalk turned dry. The thick shade beneath the palm was now broken by patches of sunlight like curdled milk separated into curd and whey.

But one thing is true. When Sallu first came to the rumada grove settlement as a bride, the palm tree was not in such a sorry state. She often rested in its shade. It was the heap of iron ore that destroyed the palm, and now all that remained were those dry nuts—looking like a pair of helpless eyes.

Sallu was a good-looking woman and she was lured by the two rupees fifty paise or three rupees that were paid as daily wages to those who worked at the site. Barges carrying three hundred and fifty tonnes of iron ore set sail from the jetty through the day. In those days there were no mechanised conveyor belts on to which trucks could empty their loads. Women, bearing shallow basins of mud and ore on their heads, filled the barges. The wooden jetty resounded with the workers’ footsteps, and sometimes some feet slipped and went off course. But no one noticed in the midst of all this commotion; everything was muted by the roar of falling mud and stone.

The sun beat down on the overloaded basins on their heads, so the workers scampered off to rest during midday. Sallu sought refuge under the palm and drew comfort and joy in its thick shade even at the height of noon. There was an element of modesty and decorum in her behaviour in those days.

One day, the palm felt that its abilities had diminished, that there was something missing within itself. It tried valiantly to provide as much shade as it could, but this was not enough. On another afternoon, when Sallu was desperately in need of shade and refuge, she glanced up at the fronds and saw how inadequate they had become. She didn’t say a word. The palm, too, was reduced to silence. Sallu cast an eye over the thick vegetation on the riverbank. The verdant menkumbi, with its hairy blossoms peeping out like moustaches from amongst the leaves, had been eyeing her for a long time now. The cool shade beneath its boughs seemed so thick and heavy as though it could be scooped up in one’s palms.

It was there that Sallu chose to rest, as the palm tree inclined its neck and watched. It was there that she mopped the first drops of sweat from her body. And how did the towel absorb those drops? Why, like the thirsty earth soaks up the first showers of rain. It was there that she set aside the chumbal , the cloth cushion on which the load rested on her head and let the wind toss her hair about as it pleased. When she unfastened the hooks on her blouse the boughs of the menkumbi swayed down towards her even though there was no sign of a breeze. But she didn’t stop at this. She loosened the end of her sari that was tightly tucked in at her waist. The wind pounced on her legs and her body and rushed into her clothes so she had to struggle to rearrange the folds as before. The palm should have bowed its head at that moment, but it was afraid that its crest might snap off. So it held its head erect.

Now, Sallu’s hut can be seen easily from this point where the palm tree stands, it’s just a cry away. The hut is supported by four stout poles and has a crossbar fashioned out of a palm trunk. The walls are mats of woven palm leaf and the hut is thatched with palm fronds. One can see the activity about the palm tree from Sallu’s hut. It’s not a clear view, but since one knows the normal routine, one gets a general idea.

Sallu still works at the rumada grove site. Conveyor belts carry the ore to the barges these days, so the number of women workers has dwindled. Their tasks are much easier too, as they sift through the mud and sort the ore and set the carts and wheelbarrows in line. Sometimes the Supervisor makes demands of them. Both the sexes work together at this site and the men’s tongues are loosened as soon as they catch sight of a woman. Everyone pursues the young unmarried girls working at the site, but the oldest married ones are easy prey.

And Sallu is an attractive woman, with a well-developed body. She’s a bit lazy but the Supervisor doesn’t yell at her. Sallu doesn’t tolerate any nonsense, mind you. She flares up, clutching the mangalsutra around her neck, reminding everyone that she is respectably married. If they keep getting in her way she lets loose a stream of curses. Her sari doesn’t slip as she stoops to pick up a load. Her calves are hidden beneath the towel wrapped about her hips. Her undergarments don’t peek out from beneath her blouse. She doesn’t yearn for male company, nor does she go out of her way to keep the Supervisor happy. She doesn’t interfere in the workers’ affairs nor does she respond to the truck drivers’ witticisms. She makes no promises and does not put up with any insolence.

The other workers try to placate her, ‘They’re just joking, why do you take this seriously?’

‘What sort of jokes are these? We are respectable people!’ she fumes.

Sallu wraps the end of her sari tightly about herself and lashes out at the culprits. Everyone keeps quiet after that, but she continues to splutter indignantly all day. In the evening, she tells the Supervisor she has urgent work and slips away half an hour before the six o’clock siren signals the end of the shift. So she is back home long before it is dark.

He slouches on the mud seat outside the hut with his legs drawn up close to his belly, coughing furiously as he sees her approach. He springs to his feet and stands erect as she shouts at him and hastily swallows the phlegm instead of spitting it on to the woven palm front wall. He begins to tremble as he blurts out all that has happened while she’s been away. Someone has sent fish; the man will stay for dinner. He tells here what time the man will arrive. He has cleaned the fish and done much of the work he says, as another bout of coughing tickles the back of his throat.

Sallu gets ready to bathe. He has heated the water already but she is irritated because it is too hot. As he bustles about lighting a fire in the hearth she drops her sari and wraps a length of cloth about herself. He peers at her from the corner of his eye as he blows into the fire but his breath rebounds off the top of the hearth. She holds an arm across her chest and dips the tumbler into the bucket of lukewarm water when she notices him crouching there and yells at him to leave her alone.

At the appointed hour a truck rumbles up to the site and his bout of coughing intensifies. She curses him loudly as she begins to slip into her clothes.

“Coughs so much. Just doesn’t die!” She exclaims, but she doesn’t really want him to die.

The Tata Mercedes truck with the 1210 D number plate grinds to a halt at the appointed spot. The driver is a regular at the site and Sallu has seen him many times, though neither has exchanged a word. He emerges from the cabin sweating with the heat generated by the machine. He looks around and his feet automatically take the well-trodden path that leads up to the hut.

As the driver emerges from the surrounding darkness, Sallu’s man gets up, coughing furiously, and rushes inside. She is drying herself with a towel.

“He’s come. Give me eight annas. I’ll go and buy a drink!” he exclaims.

Sallu places an eight-anna coin on his palm. The towel slips off her chest but he is so delighted with the money that he doesn’t even notice. He doesn’t glance at the driver who slips into the hut either.

Nor does he notice when the man pounces on Sallu’s still damp body. Like a big ant on a lump of jaggery.

This happens every time. Whenever a truck grinds to a halt and a driver climbs out from the cabin.

The man, still coughing madly, clutching the coin tightly, would have reached the tavern on the bridge by now. That’s Sallu’s husband.

Khushali Rama.

Story selected by Mini Krishnan

Reproduced courtesy of Aleph Book Company

Illustrations by Siddharth Sengupta.

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The coconut tree, also known as the coconut palm, is a type of palm tree that produces huge, hard, and delectable fruits known as coconuts. When you think of a coconut tree, you probably think of a pristine sandy beach, a clear blue water alive with tropical fish, and strong sunlight filtering through the long branches. Coconut trees thrive in warm coastal places around the world due to their diverse <table width="100%"><tbody><tr><td><strong style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">diverse / diversity / to diversify / diversification</strong><strong>‘Diverse’ means ‘varied’ – in other words, including very different things. If an organisation is diverse, it has many different kinds of people in it. So, Auckland, for instance, has a diverse population. Diversity can make a society more complex and more interesting! In nature, biodiversity means a place has many different species of plants and animals. If a company wants to include more different products or markets, it diversifies. For instance, Sony started off as a manufacturer of home electronics, but has diversified into several different areas, including gaming and movies. Diversification can make a company more stable. There’s a common saying: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. However, it can also be risky if a company abandons its core business and moves into areas where it has little expertise or recognition. Enron, originally a gas producer, diversified into financial markets and broadband where important mistakes and fraud led to the downfall of the whole company.</strong><strong>Our class is very diverse with students from all over the world.</strong><strong>With its great diversity of unique birds and plants, New Zealand is an ideal place for groups of nature-lovers to visit.</strong><strong>Once a manufacturing company, Sony successfully diversified into a global entertainment giant.</strong></td></tr></tbody></table> " data-gt-translate-attributes='[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]' tabindex=0 role=link>diverse and very successful survival adaptations.

The Coconut tree has no branches. It features a crown of huge, green feather shaped leaves at the top of the stem. A leaf is large enough for a man to lie down on. It has a shaft in the middle and barbs on either side of the shaft. The coconuts hang like green yellow balloons just below the crown leaves.

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Coir is formed from the fibre of the coconut husk. The husk is the outer coat that protects the shell, which contains the meat and milk of the fruit. A thick cushion of fibre exists between the outside of the case and the shell. This fibre cushion is used in the production of coir.

Inside the coconut shell is the white meat or kernel, which can be up to a centimetre thick. This is good enough to eat. The kernel itself is a white ball packed with a colourless salty sweet liquid that produces a delightful cool drink.

Coconut oil can be extracted from the kernel. It must be dried and pressed. The dried kernel is known as ‘copra,’ and it is fed into an oil mill for pressing. When the oil is extracted, there will be slabs of solid substance left over. This is referred to as oil cake. It makes excellent livestock fodder.

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The Coconut Tree of life, a basic need for the people

The Coconut Tree – a real symbol of the Philippines (some say the coconut tree of life) or shall I say an epitome of a true blooded Filipino. Why? The Filipinos are so versatile and can do a lot of work even at one time. They can cook while the nearly finished dress is being sewn. A father can clean his car while at the same time watering the plants. The Coconut tree on the other hand has its many uses as well. Because of that, it is called the Tree of Life. Just like the ordinary Filipino, this tree is just simple yet can provide as one of the basic needs of the people. There are a vast of coconut trees in this tropical archipelago. As a small child, we saw these trees growing in the farm where we usually play. We saw how its fruits are being harvested. A man without any shirts on, slippers off – with his bare foot would climb up with his bolo knife ( it is a kind of knife, a large cutting tool of Filipino origin ) to cut – off a pool of coconut fruits.

Using the Coconut Tree to the fullest!

I have known many friends from other countries and they were all telling that it is only in the Philippines that they saw its many uses. Yes, that is why this coconut tree was labeled as the tree of life. Simply because of what it can provide. It protects, it feeds and it heals. When the tree reaches its 60 years, it can be a good lumber for building a shelter or a house. But before you cut the tree down, remove all the coconuts first otherwise it will be tremor as it roll down the ground. The very tough skin of the coconut tree can be used as fences or a yard decoration even for landscaping. A mature meat of coconut fruit which is thick and is called Copra, can be processed into cosmetics, oil, soap and other beauty products. What a wonder indeed! Ooops, there’s more of its uses. The shell of coconut fruit can be cooked and be made into charcoal. The husk can be turned into doormats and the half shell can even be used to polish up the floor.

Spring rolls, yeah! Have you tasted this Filipino dish called “lumpiang ubod”? This is the real native Filipino spring roll without the meat. It’s an all-Filipino fresh vegetable egg rolls made with the heart of the palm called “ubod” as the main filling.

So what about the leaves? We can’t just throw it away. It also has many uses. It is good as a roofing material and as we use it, the more that it symbolizes tranquility and relaxation. It can also be made into a useful cleaning material called “walis ting-ting” or a sweeper.

Above, we mentioned that this tree heals. The coco water is a good cure for Urinary Tract Infection. It can be effective too as a substitute for sports water. Another wonder of this fruit is that it can be turned into a wine called “tuba” once naturally fermented.

So worry no more when you get here in the Philippines, need a shelter ? Stop and enjoy a sit under a coconut tree at the beachfront ( just be sure all the coconut fruits are already removed before it falls down on you ).

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