Analysis of the cocobiota and metabolites of Moniliophthora perniciosa-resistant Theobroma cacao beans during spontaneous fermentation in southern Brazil.
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DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.9029
Abstract: BACKGROUND Cocoa bean fermentation is a spontaneous process involving a succession of microbial activities, yeasts, lactic acid, and acetic acid bacteria. The spontaneous fermentation of cocoa beans by Theobroma cacao TSH565 clonal variety, a highly… read more here.
Keywords: theobroma cacao; analysis; cocobiota; fermentation ... See more keywords
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
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
Antioxidant studies by hydrodynamic voltammetry and DFT, quantitative analyses by HPLC-DAD of clovamide, a natural phenolic compound found in Theobroma Cacao L. beans.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.128260
Abstract: Clovamide (trans-clovamide, (2S)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-[[(E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyl]amino]propanoic acid) is a naturally occurring caffeoyl conjugate and a potent antioxidant found in the phenolic fraction of Theobroma Cacao L. beans. This work quantified clovamide content in single-origin cocoa beans at different… read more here.
Keywords: theobroma cacao; dft; antioxidant studies; studies hydrodynamic ... See more keywords
Genetic variation in high light responses of Theobroma cacao L. accessions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07404
Abstract: Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) is a shade-tolerant tree species, but in recent years it has increasingly been cultivated under full sun conditions in an orchard system where photoinhibition is likely. Here we investigate the extent… read more here.
Keywords: theobroma cacao; high light; variation; cacao accessions ... See more keywords
The glutathione peroxidase family of Theobroma cacao: Involvement in the oxidative stress during witches' broom disease.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.08.222
Abstract: The glutathione peroxidases (GPXs) are enzymes which are part of the cell antioxidant system inhibiting the ROS-induced damages of membranes and proteins. In cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) genome, five GPX genes were identified. Cysteine insertion… read more here.
Keywords: theobroma cacao; oxidative stress; family; disease ... See more keywords
Anti-inflammatory activity of Theobroma cacao L. stem bark ethanol extract and its fractions in experimental models.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.04.050
Abstract: ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The stem bark of Theobroma cacao L. have been used for the treatment of inflammation, toothache, measles and malaria in ethnomedicine. However, the anti-inflammatory activity of Theobroma cacao stem bark has not been… read more here.
Keywords: theobroma cacao; stem bark; inflammatory activity; anti inflammatory ... See more keywords
Evolution, and functional analysis of Natural Resistance-Associated Macrophage Proteins (NRAMPs) from Theobroma cacao and their role in cadmium accumulation
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-32819-y
Abstract: The presence of the toxic metal cadmium (Cd2+) in certain foodstuffs is recognised as a global problem, and there is increasing legislative pressure to reduce the content of Cd in food. The present study was… read more here.
Keywords: theobroma cacao; macrophage proteins; natural resistance; resistance associated ... See more keywords
Hydro-ethanol seed extract of Theobroma cacao exhibits antioxidant activities and potential anticancer property.
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DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.12767
Abstract: Despite the nutritional value of Theobroma cacao seed (cocoa), the antiproliferative activity is yet to be fully elucidated. Therefore, the current study investigated the antioxidant and potential anticancer activities of the seed extract. The in-vitro… read more here.
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Mechanical stress caused by wind on leaves of Theobroma cacao: Photosynthetic, molecular, antioxidative and ultrastructural responses
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0198274
Abstract: Theobroma cacao is cultivated in the shade, in a so-called 'Cabruca' system, in intercropped with Erithryna or other tree species of economic value, and in full sun as a monoculture in irrigated or chemically-irrigated systems.… read more here.
Keywords: theobroma cacao; mechanical stress; wind; mature leaves ... See more keywords