• Premise of the study: Archaeological and genetic analyses of seed‐propagated annual
crops have greatly advanced our understanding of plant domestication and evolution …

Vast germplasm collections are accessible but their use for crop improvement is limited—
efficiently accessing genetic diversity is still a challenge. Molecular markers have clarified …

Cocoa seeds are the key raw material in chocolate manufacturing. Traders separate them
into bulk and fine or flavour cocoa. The latter is characterized by the presence of special …

The history of cocoa and chocolate including the birth and the expansion of the chocolate
industry was described. Recent developments in the industry and cocoa economy were …

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 …

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 …

Cocoa is an important raw material in international trade, for which the highest quality is
demanded. Venezuelan Criollo cocoa beans from the south of Lake Maracaibo or Chuao …

Mulberry (Morus L) is one of the economically important trees that have a long history of
extensive cultivation in Asia. Mulberry leaf is the sole food for the silkworm Bombyx mori; …

Chocolate is a highly valued and palatable confectionery product. Chocolate is primarily
made from the processed seeds of the tree species Theobroma cacao. Cacao cultivation is …

Theobroma cacao is an economically important tree of several tropical countries. Its genetic
improvement is essential to provide protection against major diseases and improve …