[HTML][HTML] Simulating cocoa production: A review of modelling approaches and gaps
CONTEXT Cocoa is an important commodity crop and source of income for millions of small-
holder farmers. Nonetheless, questions on cocoa tree functioning, best management …
holder farmers. Nonetheless, questions on cocoa tree functioning, best management …
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 with rhizosphere microorganisms …
health and productivity. Optimizing beneficial interactions with rhizosphere microorganisms …
[HTML][HTML] Influences of climate variability on cocoa health and productivity in agroforestry systems in Ghana
The susceptibility of cocoa to harsh climatic conditions is evident in cocoa growing areas in
Ghana, and climate distribution models show reduced cocoa suitability to climate change …
Ghana, and climate distribution models show reduced cocoa suitability to climate change …
[HTML][HTML] Unravelling drivers of high variability of on-farm cocoa yields across environmental gradients in Ghana
Abstract CONTEXT Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is one of the world's most important
agricultural commodity crops with the largest share of global production concentrated in …
agricultural commodity crops with the largest share of global production concentrated in …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of hybrid cocoa seedlings adoption on profit efficiency in Ghana
The study examined the effect of hybrid cocoa seedling adoption on the profit efficiency of
cocoa production in Ghana using cross-sectional data collected from 150 farming …
cocoa production in Ghana using cross-sectional data collected from 150 farming …
[HTML][HTML] Time of emergence of impacts of climate change on groundwater levels in sub-Saharan Africa
MJ Ascott, DMJ Macdonald, WJP Sandwidi, E Black… - Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
The impacts of climate change on groundwater are poorly constrained, particularly in
regions such as sub-Saharan Africa where global circulation models (GCMs) project …
regions such as sub-Saharan Africa where global circulation models (GCMs) project …
[HTML][HTML] Projected increases in potential groundwater recharge and reduced evapotranspiration under future climate conditions in West Africa
Abstract Study region West Africa, with a focus between 5° W and 5° E. Study focus The
effects of changing climate and CO 2 concentration (RCP8. 5 between 2000 and 2100) on …
effects of changing climate and CO 2 concentration (RCP8. 5 between 2000 and 2100) on …
Vulnerability to climate change of cultivated and wild cacao in Ecuador
Climate change is expected to impact cacao cultivation in Ecuador, the fifth largest cacao
producing country in the world and largest exporter of fine flavour cacao. The objective of …
producing country in the world and largest exporter of fine flavour cacao. The objective of …
[HTML][HTML] Exploring the impact of fermentation time and climate on quality of cocoa bean-derived chocolate: Sensorial profile and volatilome analysis
S Llano, F Vaillant, M Santander, A Zorro-González… - Foods, 2024 - mdpi.com
The market for fine-flavor cocoa provides significant benefits to farmers. However, identifying
the sensory qualities of chocolate under specific environmental conditions and measuring …
the sensory qualities of chocolate under specific environmental conditions and measuring …
Introduction: climate, cocoa and trees
Climate change is predicted to significantly reduce areas suitable for the cultivation of cocoa,
an important cash crop providing a livelihood to over six million smallholders in the humid …
an important cash crop providing a livelihood to over six million smallholders in the humid …