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The world's most unique coconut tree never bears fruit, but it sustains millions of people
In this world, there is also a special coconut tree, which does not produce as much fruit as other coconut trees, but it can also feed millions of people.
The West Valley coconut palm in Malay is known as the "West Valley Coconut Palm".
What is it that makes the West Valley Coconut Tree take an unusual path? Is it from external oppression, or from one's own genetic changes?
The West Valley coconut palm is an endemic tree species found only in South Asia. Compared to other trees, this tree seems to have a short lifespan.
This coconut tree, in its lifetime, has an amazing characteristic: it will only bloom once in its lifetime. When this most glorious moment of life is over, it will slowly wither and die.
It does not produce regular coconut fruit, but a food similar to rice.
It has both a high nutritional value and a special flavor that makes it very popular locally. Therefore, the coconut palm in the West Valley is often nicknamed "rice tree" by everyone.
Before flowering, they select an intact West Valley coconut and cut it down.
When they are cut down, they carefully remove the branches and leaves and cut them neatly. Then use a sharp tool to dig the starch out of it, then put these things in a bucket and soak them in a bucket.
Gradually, the water turned into a milky white porridge, and that layer of starch slowly settled at the bottom of the bucket.
When people pour out the water from the ground, take out the starch that has settled in the ground, then dry it, and then go through a series of treatments, and finally it becomes a white, uniform, pearl-like thing, which is Nishigu rice.
Nishigu rice is a versatile multigrain that is often used as a substitute for its main food, making rice that is fragrant and refreshing, and has high nutritional value.
According to scientists, the quality of the protein, fat and sugars of western millet is no worse than that of ordinary rice.
In addition, Nishigu rice is also the raw material of millet porridge that we often eat.
The Nishigu coconut palm is not only an edible plant, but other parts of it are also a great food.
Because of its strong wood and insect resistance, it is often used in the textile industry; Moreover, its young stems are also delicious, and the locals often use them to make dishes.
In addition, the West Valley coconut palm has a long and strong petiole that makes it a good building material and a good building material.
Millions of people around the world still depend on this grain for their livelihoods.
This rice meets both the basic needs of the people and the basic needs of the people.
The remainder is sold abroad, increasing the villagers' financial income and helping them live a better life.
The strange Gugu coconut fruit, because of its long life and diverse functions, brings infinite surprise and convenience to human life.
All of the above has benefited both the people and the coconut trees themselves, so we should take better care of them.
Although the West Valley coconut palm has many advantages, there are also many problems that cannot be ignored.
The biggest feature of this plant is that it has a long lifespan, which generally takes more than ten years to bloom once, and it can only be harvested once in a lifetime.
This cultivation characteristic has resulted in low yields of local rice, resulting in high prices in the market.
In addition, Nishitani rice is also a special production process, it is a special production process.
Although everyone loves its taste and nutrition, it is inevitable that there are health concerns.
Although there are scientific studies that show that Nishigu rice is safe, there are still some restrictions on people's acceptance of it.
For the West Valley coconut palm, there is a high demand in Southeast Asia and some African countries.
However, in China, there are many kinds of other types of starch foods, which greatly restricts the development of Xigu rice in the market.
Using the development of science and technology and the continuous development of technology, the use of scientific methods to improve the ancient coconut tree is proposed to achieve the purpose of high yield and high quality.
For example, through scientific propagation, the weak are eliminated and coconut trees are selected that are more suitable for ecological production.
The coconut tree in the West Valley, with its unique life trajectory and peculiar characteristics, brings us the deepest feelings, and is a great and magnificent natural landscape.
At the same time, we should also conduct in-depth exploration and research on this special plant, explore its potential value, and contribute our wisdom and strength to the development of human society.