The oomycete pathogen Phytophthora palmivora, which causes black pod rot (BPR) on
cacao (Theobroma cacao L.), is responsible for devastating yield losses worldwide. Genetic …

Cocoa black pod disease caused by Phytophthora megakarya and reduced soil fertility are
major constraints to cocoa production resulting in high yield losses. In the absence of …

This chapter discusses the advances in biological control of cacao diseases over the last 15
years. Most attention has been focused on biological control of frosty pod rot (Moniliophthora …

Phytopathogenic fungi, Phytophthora palmivora and Phytophthora megakarya continue to
be a major threat to cocoa production worldwide. To counter these drawbacks, producers …

Nutrients are being removed through pod harvest without replacement in the form of fertilizer
application leaving the soil impoverished and the nutrients grossly inadequate for optimum …

This study aimed to determine the effect of Trichoderma asperellum on the growth of cocoa
seedlings under cocoa stands around 20 years old, so that cocoa seedlings to be used as …

El café es uno de los principales productos agrícolas de exportación en el Perú. Además, el
Perú es considerado como el segundo productor y exportador de café orgánico a nivel …

Cocoa is one of the most important commodities in Indonesia. Cocoa pod is usually wasted
and can be the source of Phytophthora palmivora inoculum, causes cocoa pod rot …

In this study, five isolates of Trichoderma species were isolated from bamboo soil in Nam
Tok Yong National Park by soil dilution plate method using Martin's medium. Antagonistic …

Fungal phytopathogens are considered as causal agents of many plant diseases.
Application of biocontrol agents offers a viable alternative to chemical fungicides. Efficacy of …