

Coconut Research Institute
Welcome to the Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka
Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka (CRISL) is the world’s first research institute dedicated to research in coconut established in 1929. It has a team of dynamic, enthusiastic and innovative scientists, qualified technical staff, and modern analytical facilities to support research and development. Besides engaging in research, CRISL disseminates the knowledge in all aspects of coconut to the stakeholders of the industry. The Institute promotes collaborative research with other international and National Institutes and Private Sector Organizations. The Institute has eleven Research Divisions and five Service Divisions.
Vision
To be the centre of excellence in coconut research, technology development and technology transfer in the region.
Mission
Generate knowledge and technology through excellence in research towards increasing productivity and profitability of coconut.
Institute
The Coconut Research Institute has a team of dynamic, enthusiastic and innovative scientists, qualified technical staff, and material resources and modern analytical facilities to support its research development. The Institute promotes collaborative research with other National Institutes and Private Sector Organizations. The Institute has eleven Research Divisions and five Service Divisions.
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Coconut Research Institute Has won a Gold Award
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Mr. Malraj Peiris takes over his duties as the new chairman of the Coconut Research Board
Mr. Malraj Peiris takes over his duties as the new chairman of the Coconut Research BoardMr. Malraj Peiris took over his duties as the new chairman of the Coconut Research Board on 31.10.2022 at the Coconut Research Institute. State Minister of Housing and Urban...
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Our Research Divisions
Agronomy Division
Increase the productivity of coconut lands on a sustainable basis and the profitability of coconut farming through the development of appropriate technologies.
Crop Protection Division
Synthesize and supply of pheromone vials for the control of Red Weevil
Economics & Agribusiness Division
Generation of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management knowledge to meet the challengers of the coconut industry.
Genetics & Plant Breeding
Develop and supply coconut growers with cultivars capable of producing higher yields with greater tolerance to biotic an abiotic stresses
Plant Physiology Division
Introduce new technologies and provide technical guidance and information to stakeholders.
Coconut Processing Research Division
The mission of the Coconut Processing Research Division is to increase the income from coconut by improving the quality of the coconut products.
Soils & Plant Nutrition Division
Develop cost effective technology for the maintenance of nutrient status of coconut palms and other associated crops by the application of inorganic and organic fertilizer.
Tissue Culture Division
Supply of embryo-cultured Dikiri coconut plants to growers at a nominal rate.
Technology Transfer Division
Build an effective interaction among stockholders, researchers and extension personnel in order to facilitate the development.
Library
Support achieving the institutional goals by providing an effective.
Our Services

Analytical services

Quality certifications
The CRISL issue cerificates to export coir pith, and certify coconut seedlings of private and government nurseries.

Provision of Planting Materials
The CRISL produce hybrid seedlings for home gardens and CRISL60 for largescale plantations in our seed gardens. We serve in Plus palm selection and Register private nurseries.

Management of Pest and Disease outbreaks

Training services
The CRISL conduct diverse training programs for Growers, Producers, School childrens, University students and the International community related to varying aspects.

Advisory services
Awards and Certificates



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