Cocoa trees are highly sensitive to water stress but these negative effects may differ
genetically and may be mitigated by potassium (K) application. We studied these effects on …

Water is a scarce, strategic resource and the most important input for economic
development, especially in agricultural countries such as Brazil. Cocoa production is directly …

Drought in cacao-producing regions worldwide is causing a decrease in yield and, in severe
cases, leading to plant death. This primarily affects small farmers who lack sufficient financial …

Adverse effects caused by drought on cacao seedlings can produce significant yield losses
and require a better understanding of plant-tolerance mechanisms in order to overcome …

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 …

Hydrogels have shown promise in improving soil quality and alleviating plant drought stress.
This study investigated the effectiveness of four hydrogel composites composed of polyvinyl …

The objective of this study was to determine Cd accumulation under water-deficit conditions
by young cacao plants. The study was conducted under greenhouse conditions. Two full-sib …

Climate change and water shortages are the main challenges to cocoa production
worldwide. Raising concerns about climate change and changing rainfall patterns …

A proposta do uso da testa das amêndoas do Theobroma cacao L.(cacau) na elaboração
de fitoprodutos vem para favorecer um grupo de consumidores que se preocupam com a …

One of the important aspects in cocoa cultivation is productivity, as it is related to the ability
of national cocoa producers to meet market demand. Cocoa productivity is affected by many …