The genome of Theobroma cacao
We sequenced and assembled the draft genome of Theobroma cacao, an economically
important tropical-fruit tree crop that is the source of chocolate. This assembly corresponds …
important tropical-fruit tree crop that is the source of chocolate. This assembly corresponds …
A meta–QTL analysis of disease resistance traits of Theobroma cacao L.
Theobroma cacao, is a tropical understorey tree that is a major economic resource to
several tropical countries. However, the crop is under increased threat from several …
several tropical countries. However, the crop is under increased threat from several …
Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) Breeding
F Bekele, W Phillips-Mora - … in Plant Breeding Strategies: Industrial and …, 2019 - Springer
The suboptimal productivity in cocoa farmers' fields, particularly those of small-holders who
produce over 80% of the global supply, and the demand for cocoa that meets stringent …
produce over 80% of the global supply, and the demand for cocoa that meets stringent …
Two main biosynthesis pathways involved in the synthesis of the floral aroma of the Nacional cocoa variety
K Colonges, JC Jimenez, A Saltos, E Seguine… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Theobroma cacao is the only source that allows the production of chocolate. It is of major
economic importance for producing countries such as Ecuador, which is the third-largest …
economic importance for producing countries such as Ecuador, which is the third-largest …
Genome-wide association studies and genomic selection assays made in a large sample of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) germplasm reveal significant marker-trait …
A genome-wide association study (GWAS) was undertaken to unravel marker-trait
associations (MTAs) between SNP markers and phenotypic traits. It involved a subset of 421 …
associations (MTAs) between SNP markers and phenotypic traits. It involved a subset of 421 …
Genomics of Theobroma cacao, “the Food of the Gods”
Theobroma cacao, the chocolate tree, is an important tropical tree-crop that provides
sustainable economic and environmental benefits to some of the poorest and most …
sustainable economic and environmental benefits to some of the poorest and most …
Functional genomics of cacao
Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) is one of the main tropical crops worldwide. It is cultivated
primarily to provide cacao liquor, butter, and powder for the chocolate industry, essentially …
primarily to provide cacao liquor, butter, and powder for the chocolate industry, essentially …
A genomewide admixture mapping study for yield factors and morphological traits in a cultivated cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) population
M Marcano, S Morales, MT Hoyer, B Courtois… - Tree Genetics & …, 2009 - Springer
The selection of productive varieties of modern Criollo cocoa, showing fine aromatic
qualities in their beans, is of major interest for some producing countries, such as …
qualities in their beans, is of major interest for some producing countries, such as …
Diversity and determinants of bitterness, astringency, and fat content in cultivated Nacional and native Amazonian cocoa accessions from Ecuador
K Colonges, E Seguine, A Saltos, F Davrieux… - The Plant …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is the only tree that can produce cocoa. Cocoa beans are
highly sought after by chocolate makers to produce chocolate. Cocoa can be fine aromatic …
highly sought after by chocolate makers to produce chocolate. Cocoa can be fine aromatic …
Adding value to cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) germplasm information with domestication history and admixture mapping
M Marcano, T Pugh, E Cros, S Morales… - Theoretical and Applied …, 2007 - Springer
A sound understanding of crop history can provide the basis for deriving novel genetic
information through admixture mapping. We confirmed this, by using characterization data …
information through admixture mapping. We confirmed this, by using characterization data …