The global cocoa and chocolate market is projected to reach EUR 169 billion by 2026 due to
factors such as the growth of confectionery products in Asian countries and increased …

Shade trees in agroforestry systems confer ecosystem services, such as enhanced soil
fertility from diverse litter inputs, microclimate regulation via shade, and disease mitigation …

Ecological role of insects in cocoa agroforestry systems is a key component of biodiversity
that generally underlines what insects do in cocoa agroforestry systems. Although insects …

Cocoa is one of the most important tropical fruits worldwide, its importance lies in its use in
the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Cocoa yield has been affected by different …

Abstract Knowledge is lacking on the effects of associated crops on cocoa productivity in
complex cocoa-based agroforestry systems. Through a generalized linear mixed model, we …

Highlights•Pest control and crop pollination are critical services for crop production.•Pest
control and crop pollination are usually managed separately.•IPPM promotes the co …

Cacao production is a rapidly expanding industry in Puerto Rico, with new farmers planting~
20,000 trees in the past few years. To determine the etiology and extent of diseases affecting …

Arthropods are crucial for sustaining global cacao cultivation, contributing to diverse
ecological functions within the cacao agroecosystem. Despite their importance, there'sa lack …

Klon-klon kakao asal Sulawesi sukses berkembang di Propinsi Lampung terutama sejak
dilepas klon MCC pada tahun 2015. Sukses tersebut meningkatkan minat petani melakukan …

The study examined cooperative membership status and adoption of good agronomic
practices (GAPs) among cocoa farmers in the Atwima Mponua District of Ashanti Region …