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 ...

Coconut trees are iconic plants found across the world's tropical regions. They're called "nature's supermarket" or the "tree of life" in several cultures because every part of the coconut tree is ...

"The coconut palm is an exotic species," explained ... as even tall palms have a tiny root system, spreading less than one square metre from the base of the trunk. This means they cannot fix ...