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Dieback and pod rot caused by Lasiodiplodia theobromae and L. iraniensis in native accessions of cacao (Theobroma cacao) from Amazonas, Peru
Lasiodiplodia spp. are known to cause canker, rot and dieback symptoms in several crops worldwide. In this study, two Lasiodiplodia species were...
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Morphology, phylogeny, and pathogenicity of Colletotrichum siamense associated with leaf blight and pod rot of Theobroma cacao in Malaysia
The incidence of leaf blight and pod rot of Theobroma cacao was observed during a sampling survey conducted in several states of Malaysia from...
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Frosty pod rot: a major threat to cacao plantations on the move
Frosty pod rot, caused by Moniliophthora roreri , is the most damaging disease of cacao in both Central and Latin American cacao-producing regions....
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First report of Phytophthora tropicalis causing black pod of Cacao (Theobroma cacao) in India
Cacao (Theobroma cacao ) is a tropical plant that is grown throughout India. Cacao pods exhibiting chocolate brown patched symptoms were collected....
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Evaluation of rations containing bioconverted cacao pod as fiber source for small ruminant
This study aimed to evaluate the potential use of bioconverted cacao pod (BCP) as a substitute for forage in the total mixed ration (TMR) for a small...
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Genoty** of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) germplasm resources with SNP markers linked to agronomic traits reveals signs of selection
The Amazonian cacao tree or the chocolate tree ( Theobroma cacao L.) is cultivated to produce seeds, the valuable raw material for the chocolate...
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Estimation of genetic parameters associated with frosty pod rot (Moniliophthora roreri) and cacao production in Mexico
Genetic parameters were estimated for frosty pod rot resistance and yield components in cacao using a linear mixed model approach (restricted maximum...
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SNP markers associated with resistance to frosty pod and black pod rot diseases in an F1 population of Theobroma cacao L.
Economically, cacao ( Theobroma cacao L.) is a major tropical commodity for the Americas; however, severe losses due to Moniliophthora roreri (Cif....
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Root and collar rot disease: a new threat to young cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) plants in Sulawesi, Indonesia
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....
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Cacao
Cacao originates from the rainforests of South America, the centre of diversity being the Upper Amazon region. However, present-day cultivation...
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Disentangling shade effects for cacao pest and disease regulation in the Peruvian Amazonia
There has been substantial research on shade in cacao agroforestry systems, with most studies focusing on the impact of the shade cast by the...
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Path analyses define criteria that allow to reduce costs in a breeding population of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.)
In the present study, phenotypic correlations and direct and indirect effects were estimated in a breeding population of cacao involving 22 full-sib...
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Paenibacillus polymyxa NMA1017 as a potential biocontrol agent of Phytophthora tropicalis, causal agent of cacao black pod rot in Chiapas, Mexico
Cacao represents an important source of income for farmers in the south of Mexico. However, phytosanitary problems have disrupted the production over...
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Nigrospora sphaerica causing Leaf Blight Disease of Cacao in the Philippines
Cacao ( Theobroma cacao L . ) is one of the world’s most important crops grown in the Philippines and is affected by many fungal diseases. This study...
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A combination of conserved and diverged responses underlies Theobroma cacao’s defense response to Phytophthora palmivora
BackgroundPlants have complex and dynamic immune systems that have evolved to resist pathogens. Humans have worked to enhance these defenses in crops...
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Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.)
Cocoa is a commercial beverage crop being grown in several countries in Africa, South America, and Asia. The crop is raised as an understory...
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At the roots of chocolate: understanding and optimizing the cacao root-associated microbiome for ecosystem services. A review
Crop root-associated microbiomes have been heralded for their potential to improve plant health and productivity. Optimizing beneficial interactions...
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Exploitation of ortet–ramet relationship for the development of superior cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) clones
Identification of clones with promising growth and yield characteristics remains imperative for cocoa improvement in Ghana. This study assessed the...
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Endophytic Fungi Prevent Corm Rot Disease and Stimulate the Growth and Metabolism of Crocus sativus
AbstractEndophytic fungi exert beneficial effects on enhancing plant seed germination, increasing the growth of shoots and roots, strengthening...
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Simplification of the structure and diversity of cocoa agroforests does not increase yield nor influence frosty pod rot in El Soconusco, Chiapas, Mexico
Cocoa is traditionally grown in agroforestry systems (AFS). It is essential to the household and regional economy and plays an important role in...
