Theobroma cacao, the source of chocolate, is affected by destructive diseases wherever it is
grown. Some diseases are endemic; however, as cacao was disseminated from the Amazon …

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 …

Simple Summary We have investigated the efficacy of six different pheromone lures for the
cocoa pod borer in Indonesia. The lures provided by the USDA captured more males than …

There is a growing demand for cocoa. However, cultivation is dependent on ageing trees
with low yields and increasing vulnerability to disease. There is growing concern about the …

Cacao is a promising high-value crop in the Philippines and is considered one of the key
players globally in providing the raw materials for chocolate making. However, before the …

A disease presumed to be caused by Fusarium was observed in cocoa open fields with few
or without shade trees. Within the population of cocoa trees in the field, some trees had died …

Rubiyo, Dewi YA, Imran, Salim A, Baharudin, Indrawanto C, Ratule MT. 2020. Evaluation of
yield and pest and disease resistance of cocoa clones in Kolaka District, Southeast …

Bioplastics are derived from natural and renewable sources with enhanced biodegradability.
Distinct bioplastics, including polylactic acid (PLA), and polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), are …

The cocoa pod borer (CPB), Conopomorpha cramerella (Snellen), sex pheromone was
previously identified as a blend of (E, Z, Z)‐and (E, E, Z)‐4, 6, 10‐hexadecatrienyl acetates …

A root and collar rot disease caused by a fungal complex has been identified for the first time
in orchards of cacao on Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. The disease affects young plants, from …