Diseases associated with Phytophthora cause considerable losses in cocoa production
worldwide. Analyzing genes, proteins, and metabolites involved in Theobroma cacao's …

Black pod rot, caused by Phytophthora palmivora (Butler) is one of the most important
diseases affecting the Theobroma cacao L. crop. The objective of the present work is to …

The suboptimal productivity in cocoa farmers' fields, particularly those of small-holders who
produce over 80% of the global supply, and the demand for cocoa that meets stringent …

Cola nitida known as Kola serves as flavouring ingredient in the food industry and is also of
great importance during traditional rites in Africa. Despite the well-known pharmaceutical …

Metabolic changes can occur in plants in response to abiotic stress. Extensive use of leaf
discs (mechanical wounding) in studies regarding the effect on the biochemical response of …

Rough lemon is indigenous and has wide adaptability in Indian citriculture. Rough lemon
and Volkamer lemon are comparable in horticultural performance and their resistance …

Abstract The Oomycete genus Phytophthora is one of the most destructive plant pathogens.
Over 100 Phytophthora species are described to date, but only a few are of major economic …

In the present study, phenotypic correlations and direct and indirect effects were estimated in
a breeding population of cacao involving 22 full-sib families from 14 reciprocals and 8 direct …

Phytophthora spp. is a major disease of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.), and there is a need to
develop cultivars that are resistant to this disease. Among the various genetic groups of …

The microbiota on cacao pod surfaces consists of an array of both pathogens and beneficial
microorganisms. These beneficial microorganisms can easily be exploited for biological …