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Economic Analysis of Cocoa Production Cropping Pattern in Nigeria, West Africa
Coffee and Cocoa Research Journal, 2023 Cocoa is the most prominent export crop in Nigeria in terms of its production and export capacities. There is dearth of literature on the profitability of the different cropping systems.
Yetunde Olasimbo Mary Oladokun +3 more
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Cocoa and Cardiovascular Health [PDF]
Circulation, 2009 Epidemiological data demonstrate that regular dietary intake of plant-derived foods and beverages reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. Among many ingredients, cocoa might be an important mediator. Indeed, recent research demonstrates a beneficial effect of cocoa on blood pressure, insulin resistance, and vascular and platelet function.
Roberto Corti, Andreas J Flammer
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Influence of Milling Process of Roasted Cocoa Beans on Size Distribution Change of Cocoa Cotyledon
Coffee and Cocoa Research Journal, 2007 One of important steps in secondarycocoa process is deshelling cocoa beans roasted. The aim of deshelling is to enrich cotyledon cocoa surface area which affects to reduce energy and processing time with good quality of the chocolate product.
Sukrisno Widyotomo +2 more
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Implementation evaluation of cocoa hand pollination program in Ghana
Coffee and Cocoa Research JournalThe study examines the Cocoa Hand Pollination Program (CHPP) and its potential to revolutionize cocoa farming in Ghana's cocoa industry. The study employed an exploratory research design, collecting primary data through structured questionnaires from ...
Solomon Asirifi +6 more
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Antioxidants, 2020 Cocoa beans are the seeds of the tropical tree Theobroma cacao L [...]
Joanna Oracz, Dorota Żyżelewicz
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Scientific Reports, 2023 Sexual incompatibility among kola genotypes accounted for over 50% yield loss. Compatible and high yielding varieties are in demand to develop commercial orchards.
Daniel Nyadanu +5 more
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Survival of mushrooms and termites upon pesticide exposure in the cocoa agro-ecosystem
Journal of Tropical Life Science, 2023 Pesticides have become integral parts of cocoa cultivation for the management of insect pests and fungal pathogens which cause significant damage to the crop. However, continuous pesticides usage in the cocoa agro-ecosystem is of concern due to perceived
Eric Asare Kumi +6 more
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, 2021 This Special Issue comprises articles related to the effects of genotype and processing conditions on the phenolic compound profile and antioxidant activity of cocoa-derived products, isolation and characterization of antioxidant compounds such as ...
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Structure and labor use pattern among cocoa farmers in Ondo State, Nigeria
Coffee and Cocoa Research Journal, 2023 Human labour is about the only main source of labour available to smallholder farmers in Nigeria. Smallholder farmers contribute over 85% of domestic agricultural output in Nigeria, hence, human labour accounts for the domestic food supply in Nigeria ...
Yetunde Olasimbo Mary Oladokun +2 more
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Journal of Plant Protection Research, 2021 Annual losses of cocoa in Ghana to insect pests are significant. The use of integrated pest management (IPM) tools is critical for effective pest management.
Godfred Kweku Awudzi +6 more
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