Cacao is a commodity crop from the tropics cultivated by about 6 million smallholder
farmers. The tree, Theobroma cacao, originated in the Upper Amazon where it was …

The cacao tree, Theobroma cacao L., is cultivated in the tropics, mainly in agroforestry
systems, to produce seeds, the valuable raw material for the chocolate industry. Thus, the …

Theobroma cacao, the chocolate tree, is indigenous to the Amazon basin, the greatest
biodiversity hotspot on earth. Recent advancement in plant genomics highlights the …

Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) is the basis of the lucrative confectionery industry with “fine or
flavour” cocoa attracting higher prices due to desired sensory and quality profiles. The …

In the tropics, combining food security with biodiversity conservation remains a major
challenge. Tropical agroforestry systems are among the most biodiversity‐friendly and …

Agricultural expansion and intensification increasingly threaten birds and bats, especially
insectivorous species from the tropics. Cacao agroforests in tropical rainforest areas have …

Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) is among the most important cash crops in tropical countries.
The existing cacao genetic diversity represents a key resource to ensure the long-term …

The cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) is a billion-dollar crop species of which the yields are
greatly constrained by, amongst others, pollination limitation. Manual pollen …

Societal Impact Statement “Fine flavor” cocoa, known for its superior flavor and aroma,
commands a higher price for farmers than “bulk” cocoa produced for market. These fine …

The Baracoa region, eastern Cuba, hosts around 80% of the country cacao (Theobroma
cacao L.) plantations. Cacao plants in farms are diverse in origin and propagation, with …