Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) is native to tropical South America, but as the unique source of
cocoa butter and powder for the 200 billion USD global confectionery market, it is cultivated …

With increasing frequency and intensity of dry spells in the cocoa production zones of West
Africa, strategies for mitigating impact of water stress on cocoa seedling survival are urgently …

The review, coordinated by Bioversity International, presents an impartial, evidence-based
review of cacao propagation methods, to serve as a basis for the assessment and …

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 …

Evidence for the impact of mislabeling and/or pollen contamination on consistency of field
performance has been lacking to reinforce the need for strict adherence to quality control …

Plant breeding has undoubtedly been successful in increasing the yield of high value
commodity crops. In recent decades, efforts have been made to repeat this success in …

Cacao production must increase in order to meet the projected rise in the demand for
chocolate. Approximately one-third of global production is lost annually to diseases and …

This chapter focuses on the major insect pests of organic cocoa (Theobroma cacao)
production. Information on the strategies compatible with organic farming that have been …

Understanding the relationship between vegetative vigor and productivity in cocoa is critical
to maximizing yield per unit area in cocoa plantations. Three trials established from either …

Abstract In West Africa, long dry spells are likely to become more frequent and intense as a
result of global climate variability, which may significantly impact cocoa tree performance (ie …