Coconut: References & Edit History
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| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Article title updated for style. | Oct 31, 2026 | ||
| Modified link of Web site: Verywell Fit - Coconut nutrition facts and health benefits. | Aug 17, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: Cleveland Clinic - 7 Health Benefits of Coconut. | Nov 27, 2025 | ||
| Questions and answers added. | Mar 17, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - Fruit Biology of Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.). | Dec 06, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: Pennsylvania State University - PlantVillage - Coconut. | Oct 24, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: BioMed Central - Journal of Ethnic Foods - The use of coconut in rituals and food preparations in India: a review. | Sep 13, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: United Nations University - Our World - Discovering the Wonders of the Coconut. | Aug 02, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: University of Hawai'i - College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources - Coconut: Postharvest Quality-Maintenance Guidelines. | Jun 21, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: The Spruce Eats - What is a Coconut? | May 10, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: WebMD - Health Benefits of Coconuts. | Feb 26, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: Healthline - 5 Impressive Benefits of Coconut. | Jan 04, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: Verywell Fit - Coconut nutrition facts and health benefits. | Nov 08, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: MedicineNet - Is a Coconut a Fruit, Seed, or Nut? What Are the Health Benefits? | Aug 18, 2023 | ||
| Corrected display issue. | Sep 02, 2021 | ||
| Article thoroughly revised. | Jun 23, 2021 | ||
| Changed title from "coconut palm" to "coconut" and adjusted focus of article throughout. | Jul 24, 2019 | ||
| Media added. | Jan 14, 2019 | ||
| Mentioned that the meat is high in fat and added cross-references throughout. | Jan 14, 2019 | ||
| Corrected display issue. | Sep 21, 2018 | ||
| Added image of coconut palm. | Jan 28, 2011 | ||
| Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Science - Coconut. | Jan 29, 2009 | ||
| Article revised. | Feb 16, 2001 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | May 27, 1999 |
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