Expression of genes involved in cell wall structural components in different genotypes of Theobroma cacao [PDF]
, 2011 Resistant in this main way to control witches´ broom resistance, therefore the understanding of pathogen infection and its disease resistance mechanism is very important in order to obtain durable resistance.
Gramacho, Karina Peres +3 more
core
A Sunflower and Dolomitic Lime Experiment to Modify Cadmium Concentration in Cacao
Ciencia e Ingeniería NeogranadinaCadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal naturally present in soils and is readily absorbed by edible plants, including cacao, the main ingredient of chocolate foods.
Jhony Armando Benavides-Bolaños +2 more
doaj +1 more source
Study on the origin of cacao swollen shoot virus and its dispersal on cacao trees in West Africa [W112] [PDF]
, 2015 Cacao swollen shoot virus (CSSV) is a member of the family Caulimoviridae, genus Badnavirus naturally transmitted to Theobroma cacao by several mealybug species.
Abrokwah, Francis +5 more
core
Three de novo assembled wild cacao genomes from the Upper Amazon
Scientific DataTheobroma cacao, the chocolate tree, is indigenous to the Amazon basin, the greatest biodiversity hotspot on earth. Recent advancement in plant genomics highlights the importance of de novo sequencing of multiple reference genomes to capture the genome ...
Orestis Nousias +9 more
doaj +1 more source
Frontiers in Plant ScienceIn plants, serpins are a superfamily of serine and cysteine protease inhibitors involved in stress and defense mechanisms, with potential for controlling agricultural pests, making them important biotechnological tools. The objective of this study was to
Monaliza Macêdo Ferreira +13 more
doaj +1 more source
Expression analysis of Mildew Resistance Locus O of cacao in resistant and susceptible plants infected by Moniliophthora perniciosa : S01P03 [PDF]
, 2013 A Mildew Resistance Locus O (MLO) cDNA was identified from a library of Theobroma cacao L. meristems (Catongo varieties) infected by Moniliophthora perniciosa, the fungus responsible for the witches' broom disease.
Gramacho, Karina Peres +4 more
core
Breakdown of scavina resistance in Bahia caused by the evolution of Moniliophthora perniciosa [PDF]
, 2012 Resistant clones to witches' broom disease of cacao (WBD), caused by the basidiomycete fungus Moniliophthora perniciosa (Mp) is the most practical and cost efficient strategy for WBD management, but their use is currently restricted to very limited ...
Clément, Didier +8 more
core
QTL evolution under natural infection using a F2 Scavina-6 x ICS1 population for witches'broom resistance in Bahia, Brazil [PDF]
, 2012 Studies to determine the genetic bases to witches´ broom resistance were being carried out in order to identify different genetic sources of resistance and to improve the efficiency of selection using molecular markers.
Clément, Didier +5 more
core
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
core
Biochemical characterization of recombinant serine-protease inhibithor from cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) : [Abstract R8979] [PDF]
, 2011 Proteinase inhibitors (PIs) are widely expressed in plants, especially in seeds of Cruciferae, Leguminosae, Solanaceae, Graminaceae and Sterculiaceae.
Alvim, Fatima Cerqueira +6 more
core