Somatic Embryogenesis in Theobroma cacao L.
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-8594-4_15
Abstract: Theobroma cacao L. is a tropical tree originating in the Amazon, where it grows naturally in the shade of tropical rainforests. Cacao sub-products, such as butter and powder, are produced as principal components of chocolate… read more here.
Keywords: theobroma cacao; somatic embryogenesis; propagation; cacao ... See more keywords
A rational approach for the improvement of biomass production and lipid profile in cacao cell suspensions
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DOI: 10.1007/s00449-017-1805-z
Abstract: Cocoa butter (CB) is produced in the seeds of Theobroma cacao representing 50% of its dry weight. The lipid composition plays an important role in the physicochemical, rheological, and sensory properties of the CB, making… read more here.
Keywords: lipid profile; production; biomass production; cell suspensions ... See more keywords
The effects of mild cacao swollen shoot virus strains N1 and SS365B on growth and yield of cacao
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DOI: 10.1007/s10327-018-0794-3
Abstract: A field experiment started at the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana in 2007 to investigate the effects of the cacao swollen shoot virus (CSSV) mild stains N1 and SS365B on growth and yield of mixed… read more here.
Keywords: swollen shoot; shoot virus; growth; cacao swollen ... See more keywords
The Criollo cacao tree (Theobroma cacao L.): a review
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DOI: 10.1007/s10722-017-0563-8
Abstract: In commercial terms, Criollo cacao trees (Theobroma cacao L.) are reputed to be the source of the commercial product (fermented and dried cocoa beans), which sells for the best price on the market. Nevertheless, the… read more here.
Keywords: theobroma cacao; criollo cacao; true criollos; cacao tree ... See more keywords
Morphological characterisation and evaluation of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) in Trinidad to facilitate utilisation of Trinitario cacao globally
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DOI: 10.1007/s10722-019-00793-7
Abstract: Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) accessions conserved at the International Cocoa Genebank Trinidad (ICGT) are routinely characterised and evaluated in terms of traits of taxonomic and economic interest. The resulting data are crucial for selecting suitable… read more here.
Keywords: theobroma cacao; seed; trinitario cacao; cacao theobroma ... See more keywords
Resistant and susceptible cacao genotypes exhibit defense gene polymorphism and unique early responses to Phytophthora megakarya inoculation
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DOI: 10.1007/s11103-019-00832-y
Abstract: AbstractKey messageKey genes potentially involved in cacao disease resistance were identified by transcriptomic analysis of important cacao cultivars. Defense gene polymorphisms were identified which could contribute to pathogen recognition capacity.AbstractCacao suffers significant annual losses to… read more here.
Keywords: defense; disease; early responses; defense gene ... See more keywords
Effects of shade tree cover and diversity on root system structure and dynamics in cacao agroforests: The role of root competition and space partitioning
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DOI: 10.1007/s11104-017-3456-x
Abstract: Background and AimsTo increase yield, cacao is planted increasingly in unshaded monocultures, replacing a more traditional cultivation under shade. We investigated how shade tree cover and species diversity affect the root system and its dynamics.MethodsIn… read more here.
Keywords: root system; tree cover; root; shade tree ... See more keywords
Morphological and genetic diversity of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) in Uganda
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DOI: 10.1007/s12298-018-0632-2
Abstract: Cocoa is among the top foreign exchange earners in Uganda’s agriculture sector and has benefitted the livelihood of farmers involved in production. Although cacao cultivation was adopted in the early 1900s, little is known about… read more here.
Keywords: diversity cacao; cacao uganda; diversity; genetic diversity ... See more keywords
Growth response of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) plant as affected by bamboo biochar and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in sterilized and unsterilized soil
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2019.101347
Abstract: Abstract Biochar and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are found to improve crop productivity affecting the nutrient availability in the soil and favoring build-up of beneficial microbes. The effects of AMF and bamboo biochar (BB) on… read more here.
Keywords: plant; biochar; mycorrhizal; soil ... See more keywords
The impact of soil treatments on black pod rot (caused by Phytophthora megakarya) of cacao in Cameroon
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocontrol.2018.04.016
Abstract: Abstract In Cameroon, Phytophthora megakarya is the causal agent of black pod rot of cacao (Theobroma cacao L). Primary inoculum of P. megakarya is located in the soil. With the onset of the rainy season,… read more here.
Keywords: pod rot; black pod; cameroon; soil ... See more keywords
Effect of lure age and blend on sex pheromone trap catches of the mirid Sahlbergella singularis on cacao in Ghana
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cropro.2020.105344
Abstract: Abstract Mirids, Sahlbergella singularis and Distantiella theobroma (Heteroptera: Miridae), are the main cacao pests in West Africa. Females of both species produce sex pheromones composed of hexyl (R)-3-((E)-2-butenoyl)-butyrate and hexyl (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate, the major and minor… read more here.
Keywords: pre aged; ghana; sex; pheromone ... See more keywords