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Plant Biotechnology Journal, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Grapevine powdery mildew, caused by the fungus Erysiphe necator, is one of the most prevalent obligate biotrophic pathogens in vineyards, posing a significant threat to grape production. Despite its impact, research on E. necator pathogenicity and grapevine responses remains limited.
Bo Mu +10 more
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New witches broom QTL in the Sca 6 x ICS 1 F2 population [PDF]
, 2011 Witches´ broom disease (WBD) of cacao, caused by the basidiomicete Moniliophthora perniciosa, is one of the most important diseases of cacao, the chocolate tree (Theobroma cacao L.).
Aguiar, R.S. +8 more
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Chromatographic Identification of Leaf Color Characteristics on Fine-flavor and Bulk Cacao as Selection Indicator [PDF]
, 2016 A problem encountered in plant breeding process to determine bean color quality of fine-flavor cocoa is a long selection period. Preliminary results indicatedthat the fine-flavor cocoa has a low color reflectance than bulk cocoa.
Adhiwibawa, M. A. (Marcelinus) +3 more
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An overview of the physical and biochemical transformation of cocoa seeds to beans and to chocolate: Flavor formation [PDF]
, 2020 Source Agritrop Cirad (https://agritrop.cirad.fr/594161/)International audienceChocolate is a widely consumed product worldwide due to its exquisite flavor, which comes from the unique and fascinating cocoa flavor.
Escobar Parra, Sebastian +3 more
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Deciphering Role of Endophytes in Plant Defences and Biotic Stress Resilience Across Families
Plant, Cell &Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Plant families generate distinct repertoires of specialised metabolites that govern their biotic interactions. Endophytes strengthen host plant defence mechanisms and tolerance to biotic challenges by upregulating metabolite biosynthesis, modifying precursor compounds into more potent forms, or by directly synthesising analogous defence ...
S. Aneeqa Noor +4 more
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Understanding landowners' preferences to participate in tropical mountain forest restoration
Restoration Ecology, EarlyView.Abstract Introduction The restoration of degraded tropical forests is a promising strategy to mitigate the climate and biodiversity crises. Across the globe large areas have the potential to be restored through multiplying small‐scale initiatives implemented by landowners working at local scales.
Esteban A. Guevara +5 more
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Application of genomics tools for cacao disease resistance : S04T07 [PDF]
, 2013 Biotic plant problems are caused by living organisms, such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, insects, mites, and animals. Plant responses to different stresses are highly complex and involve changes at the transcriptome, cellular, and physiological
Clément, Didier +7 more
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De novo transcriptome sequencing in Bixa orellana to identify genes involved in methylerythritol phosphate, carotenoid and bixin biosynthesis. [PDF]
, 2015 BackgroundBixin or annatto is a commercially important natural orange-red pigment derived from lycopene that is produced and stored in seeds of Bixa orellana L.
Aguilar-Espinosa, Margarita +5 more
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Review of Development Economics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Weather variability and shocks pose significant challenges for tropical developing countries, making it crucial to understand their effects on consumption to address the existing deficiencies among the most vulnerable groups. This study examines the impact of weather variability and shocks on household consumption in Panama, utilizing repeated
Ambar Lineth Chavez Espinosa +1 more
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Assessment of Farmers’ Plant Disease Knowledge in Organic Cacao Cultivation [PDF]
, 2013 The Alto Beni region on the eastern foothills of the Andes accounts for 90% of certified organic cacao production in Bolivia and other tropical products for the city of La Paz. In the region more than 2200 households strongly depend on the cultivation of
Heuschekel, Zoe +3 more
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