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Selection and validation of reference genes for accurate RT-qPCR gene expression normalization in cacao beans during fermentation
To date, little attention has been paid to the genotypic plasticity and influence of the fermentation process on gene functions and biological processes in cacao beans. The primary tools for such analyses are ...
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Genetic classification of Vietnamese cacao cultivars assessed by SNP and SSR markers
Vietnam has the potential to become a larger cocoa producer as the country experiences climatic conditions favorable to the growth of the crop. However, to enable a high cacao quality, genetic methods are requ...
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A multipronged flavor comparison of Ecuadorian CCN51 and Nacional cocoa cultivars
Two cocoa types are predominantly being cultivated in Ecuador, the highly appreciated fine Nacional and the high-yielding and disease-resistant CCN51, classified as bulk. With the introduction of foreign germp...
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Dynamics of volatile compounds and flavor precursors during spontaneous fermentation of fine flavor Trinitario cocoa beans
Fine flavor cocoa is worldwide renowned to produce origin chocolates with special aromas, e.g. fruity or floral, in addition to its chocolate aroma. This research aims to elucidate fine flavor dynamics during ...
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Open AccessThe development of a novel SNP genoty** assay to differentiate cacao clones
In this study, a double-mismatch allele-specific (DMAS) qPCR SNP genoty** method has been designed, tested and validated specifically for cacao, using 65 well annotated international cacao reference accessio...
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Discrimination of Cocoa Liquors Based on Their Odor Fingerprint: a Fast GC Electronic Nose Suitability Study
With the rising interest by consumers for high-quality cocoa products from a clear geographical origin, a rapid analytical method for quality control, authenticity and traceability assessment is of paramount i...
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Unraveling the genetic background of the Yangambi Research Center cacao germplasm collection, DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo or DRC) has some of the most fertile soils in Africa to cultivate cacao, an important cash crop and source of income for many smallholder farmers. Although cacao ...
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Molecular characterization of Vietnamese cocoa genotypes (Theobroma cacao L.) using microsatellite markers
Vietnam has the appropriate climate, soil, and humidity for cocoa cultivation and is growing as a cocoa-producing country. To supply the international cocoa market, trees have been planted in Southern Vietnam....