Cocoa shell powder (CSP) has a high nutritional value due to their fiber content and bio‐
compounds, including polyphenols with high antioxidant activity. In this study, CSP (0 …

Recent studies have predominantly spotlighted bacterial diversity within coral microbiomes,
leaving coral-associated fungi in the shadows of scientific inquiry. This study endeavors to …

Cocoa is one of the agricultural commodities which is highly susceptible to mycotoxin
contamination. During two crop/harvest seasons, the occurrence and distribution of …

Soil microorganisms affect crop rhizospheres via the transformation and transport of
nutrients, which has important influences on soil fertility, carbon sequestration, and plant …

Aims To investigate the characteristics of two minority autochthonous LAB species, with
particular regard to those properties that could be exploited in an improved cocoa …

This study assessed the adaptive capacity of smallholder cocoa farmers to address the
adverse effects of climate variability in the Adansi South District of the Ashanti Region …

Chocolate is a product of the fermentation of cacao beans. Performed on-farm or at local
cooperatives, these are spontaneous cacao fermentations (SCFs). To better understand …

Abstract Cocoa yieids in West Arica have stagnated at abou! 300-400 kg ha! mainly because
the crop is produced im low-enpun systems. integrated soil festiliny management (ISFM) is …

Theobroma cacao, the source for chocolate fabrication, is a high-value crop that faces
challenges such as the impact of climate change, pathogens, and cadmium accumulation …

Gamma radiation is an effective method for microbial decontamination of plant materials.
However, this treatment can induce changes in the chemical structure of plant constituents …