The physiological responses of cacao to the environment and the implications for climate change resilience. A review
F Lahive, P Hadley, AJ Daymond - Agronomy for Sustainable …, 2019 - Springer
Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) is a tropical perennial crop which is of great economic
importance to the confectionary industry and to the economies of many countries of the …
importance to the confectionary industry and to the economies of many countries of the …
[HTML][HTML] Improving soil health and closing the yield gap of cocoa production in Ghana–A review
Ghana is the second largest producer of cocoa in the world and cocoa farming supports the
livelihoods of 25-30% of Ghana's population. However, average yield is only about 30% of …
livelihoods of 25-30% of Ghana's population. However, average yield is only about 30% of …
Cocoa agroforestry is less resilient to sub‐optimal and extreme climate than cocoa in full sun
Cocoa agroforestry is perceived as potential adaptation strategy to sub‐optimal or adverse
environmental conditions such as drought. We tested this strategy over wet, dry and …
environmental conditions such as drought. We tested this strategy over wet, dry and …
Characterization of cocoa production, income diversification and shade tree management along a climate gradient in Ghana
Reduced climatic suitability due to climate change in cocoa growing regions of Ghana is
expected in the coming decades. This threatens farmers' livelihood and the cocoa sector …
expected in the coming decades. This threatens farmers' livelihood and the cocoa sector …
[HTML][HTML] Selected shade tree species improved cocoa yields in low-input agroforestry systems in Ghana
CONTEXT Cocoa agroforestry systems differ in the diversity of shade tree species
composition. Though cocoa benefits from shade, there is a lack of species-specific …
composition. Though cocoa benefits from shade, there is a lack of species-specific …
Combined effects of shade and drought on physiology, growth, and yield of mature cocoa trees
Climate models predict decreasing precipitation and increasing air temperature, causing
concern for the future of cocoa in the major producing regions worldwide. It has been …
concern for the future of cocoa in the major producing regions worldwide. It has been …
On-farm cocoa yields increase with canopy cover of shade trees in two agro-ecological zones in Ghana
R Asare, B Markussen, RA Asare… - Climate and …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Despite Ghana's large contribution to global cocoa production, average yields are low.
Policymakers and practitioners are calling for implementation of a climate smart strategy by …
Policymakers and practitioners are calling for implementation of a climate smart strategy by …
The effectiveness of cocoa agroforests depends on shade-tree canopy height
Agroforestry is often proposed as a 'climate smart'strategy for allowing agriculture to both
adapt to and mitigate climate change and sustainably increase agricultural production. This …
adapt to and mitigate climate change and sustainably increase agricultural production. This …
Variations in yield gaps of smallholder cocoa systems and the main determining factors along a climate gradient in Ghana
I Abdulai, MP Hoffmann, L Jassogne, R Asare… - Agricultural …, 2020 - Elsevier
Improving management practices of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) cultivation especially
under future climate change requires knowledge of yield gaps and their determining factors …
under future climate change requires knowledge of yield gaps and their determining factors …
[HTML][HTML] The role of shade trees in influencing farmers' adoption of cocoa agroforestry systems: Insight from semi-deciduous rain forest agroecological zone of Ghana
JS Kaba, A Otu-Nyanteh, AA Abunyewa - NJAS-Wageningen Journal of Life …, 2020 - Elsevier
Farmers growing desire for no shade cocoa system has reiterated the scepticism about the
impact of research on farmers' adoption of cocoa Agroforestry. In this study, we assess …
impact of research on farmers' adoption of cocoa Agroforestry. In this study, we assess …