[HTML][HTML] Impacts of climate change and mitigation strategies for some abiotic and biotic constraints influencing fruit growth and quality
Factors such as extreme temperatures, light radiation, and nutritional condition influence the
physiological, biochemical, and molecular processes associated with fruit development and …
physiological, biochemical, and molecular processes associated with fruit development and …
[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 …
[HTML][HTML] The cocoa yield gap in Ghana: A quantification and an analysis of factors that could narrow the gap
CONTEXT Global cocoa production is largely concentrated in West Africa where over 70%
of cocoa is produced. Here, cocoa farming is largely a rain-fed, low-input system with low …
of cocoa is produced. Here, cocoa farming is largely a rain-fed, low-input system with low …
Beyond certification: Investigating the nexus between compliance with sustainable agriculture standard and livelihood assets of certified smallholder cocoa farmers in …
Studies have shown that farmers appear to deviate from set certification standards after they
have passed audits and received their certificate. This usually makes them vulnerable and …
have passed audits and received their certificate. This usually makes them vulnerable and …
[HTML][HTML] Branching responses to pruning in young cocoa trees
The branching pattern of a tree determines the efficiency of light interception and carbon
assimilation. Pruning can modify the branching pattern, because of changes in physiological …
assimilation. Pruning can modify the branching pattern, because of changes in physiological …
Male and stale? Questioning the role of “opinion leaders” in agricultural programs
P Matous - Agriculture and Human Values, 2023 - Springer
Social networks can influence people's behaviour and therefore it is assumed that central
individuals in social networks, also called “opinion leaders”, play a key role in driving …
individuals in social networks, also called “opinion leaders”, play a key role in driving …
[HTML][HTML] Low-emissions and profitable cocoa through moderate-shade agroforestry: Insights from Ghana
JW Hawkins, EJ Gallagher, S van der Haar… - Agriculture, Ecosystems …, 2024 - Elsevier
Cocoa production is a leading driver of deforestation in the humid-tropics of West Africa.
Reconciling climate change mitigation with livelihoods of farmers requires identification of …
Reconciling climate change mitigation with livelihoods of farmers requires identification of …
[HTML][HTML] Cocoa tree performance and yield are affected by seasonal rainfall reduction
Abstract In West Africa, long dry spells are likely to become more frequent and intense as a
result of global climate variability, which may significantly impact cocoa tree performance (ie …
result of global climate variability, which may significantly impact cocoa tree performance (ie …
[HTML][HTML] Which community network structures can support sustainability programs? The case of the Sustainable Cocoa Production Program in Indonesia
A Yalu, P Matous - Ecology and Society, 2024 - ecologyandsociety.org
Smallholder farming is a source of livelihoods and food for many but also a major contributor
to global environmental challenges. Prominent studies have found connections between the …
to global environmental challenges. Prominent studies have found connections between the …
[HTML][HTML] Functional groups of leaf phenology are key to build climate-resilience in cocoa agroforestry systems
Agroforestry has the potential to enhance climate change adaptation. While benefits from
agroforestry systems consisting of cash crops and shade trees are usually attributed to the …
agroforestry systems consisting of cash crops and shade trees are usually attributed to the …