Cocoa tree growth was more affected by distance to the shade tree than by shade tree species, resulting in enhanced growth with distance to the stem. These findings provide a better understanding of species-related differences on cocoa growing conditions and climate change adaptation strategies....
Theobromine/caffeine ratio depends on the genetic material, the state of maturity and the growing conditions6,7,53. The 3:7 theobromine/caffeine ratio found in fermentations in this study points out that raw cacao corresponds to Trinitarian cocoa materials. Aromatic profile Free amino acids, short...
“Environmental challenges and growing demand for cocoa products are placing increased pressure on the global cocoa supply chain,” said Niels Boetje, managing director Cargill Cocoa Europe. “Through partnerships with research institutes, universities and innovative companies like AeroFarms, we are collabo...
Climate change isfundamentally changing the growing condition of cocoa Climate change is also making diseases such as swollen shoot and black pod diseases more common due to extreme conditions like heavy rain and floods, which contributed to substantial losses in yield; Ivory Coa...
(65–70%) incidence ofPhytophthorapod rot disease when rainfall exceeded 2200 mm (Ndoumbè-Nkeng et al.2009). The crop also prefers temperatures ranging from 18 °C to 32 °C, varied soil conditions, and a dry season of no more than three months. The cocoa tree produces fruits, called...
Almost without exception, trees from one place—no matter how narrowly defined—blend genetics, creating a complex mélange of varietal and origin. And the number and nature of prized origins can change based on growing conditions and the interest of chocolatiers. Sign...
will withstand brackish water conditions. The tree offers drought tolerance, once established, and can withstand regions that are sandy and dry. The tree is popular for beach-side plantings in Florida. When first planted, the tree requires ample water to survive due to its shallow root system....
More information:Wiebke Niether et al. Environmental Growing Conditions in Five Production Systems Induce Stress Response and Affect Chemical Composition of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) Beans,Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry(2017). Abstract...
windless climate and constant warmth, provides ideal conditions for the growth and well-being of the cocoa tree. The cocoa tree may have originated in the Amazon basin of Brazil, or in the Orinoco Valley of Venezuela, or perhaps in Central America. Some regard Mexico and Ecuador as the origi...
Each stage of the five-year process from planting to fruit production requires ideal weather conditions. Episodes of long drought conditions or heavy rains can cause the pods to dry out or rot. Since weather determines the yield of the crop, it can have a major impact on cocoa prices. A ...