<p>Several faculties within the University of Guyana have been conducting research within the coconut value chain.</p>

<p><strong>The projects include:</strong></p>

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	<li>The coconut shell to produce activated carbon with an application to waste water treatment in the mining industry.</li>
	<li>Stabilization of coconut meal This extends the shelf life of quinches which are currently made on a daily basis in small batches to maintain freshness</li>
	<li>The coir fiber has many applications including: bed material for mushroom production, bedding material for hydroponics and filter for aquaponics. The fiber of the coconut can be compressed to make boards. Fiberboards can be used as a substitute for ply-board.</li>
	<li>Protection of the coconut against Red Palm Mite (RPM) - Four chemical pesticides were used namely: Fenitrothion, Inisan, Triazophous, Aramite insecticide to determine their effectiveness in controlling RPM on coconut trees. The results from the experiment showed that Inisan performed (87%), followed by Triazophos (63%) with Aramite performing the poorest.</li>
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<p>Contributors to these research projects are: Dr. Dawn Fox, Prof. Pat Francis and Dr E. Charles</p>
