A new desiccation-related protein identified by proteomics in the phylloplane of Theobroma cacao [PDF]
, 2011 Currently, 20 millions of people from producing countries, such as Brazil, depend directly on cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) for their survival. The witches' broom disease caused by the fungus Moniliophthora perniciosa had drastic consequences on the socio ...
Almeida, D.S.M. +7 more
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Phytotherapy in zoo animals [PDF]
, 2015 Phytotherapy is one of the oldest medical disciplines and was traditionally based on empiricism (Reichling et al., 2008). Nowadays, its use as an additional integral component of evidence based medicine is well accepted in human medicine (Finkelmann ...
Hoby, S., Walkenhorst, M., Wenker, C.
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Characterization of Fungal Communities Associated with Aquilaria spp. for the Production of Agarwood. [Poster-B123] [PDF]
, 2018 Aquilaria is a tree genus distributed in Southeast Asia, known for its oleoresin production. The induction of this oleoresin is described as a stress reaction by injury and, or fungal infection. In response to this stress, Aquilaria spp.
Amusant, Nadine +7 more
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Actualidades Biológicas, 2008 The aim of this research was to establish cocoa (Theobroma cacao) cell suspensions culture to analyze the total polyphenols content for two Colombian cocoa varieties and to compare the results with the total polyphenols content from the same field ...
LUISA F. ROJAS +5 more
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Bioinformatic analysis of glutathione peroxidase family from theobroma cacao and gene expression during Moniliophthora perniciosa infection.[Poster-B185] [PDF]
, 2018 Glutathione peroxidases (GPXs) are enzymes which are part of the antioxidant system of the cell. Mammalian GPXs are known as selenoproteins because containing the selenocysteine (Sec) amino acid. In plants, these proteins are less known.
Andrade, Bruno Silva +4 more
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Determination of Selection Index of Cocoa (Theobroma Cacao L.) Yield Traits Using Regression Methods [PDF]
, 2016 The increasing chocolate consumption has not been followed by growing production of dry cocoa beans. In order to support the increase in cocoa production, planting materials with high yield are needed.
Mitrowihardjo, S. (Suyadi) +2 more
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Entomological CommunicationsThis study reports the occurrence of the spider mite Tetranychus musae Auger, Migeon & Flechtmann, 2008 (Acari: Tetranychidae) on banana (Musa sp.: Musaceae) in Brazil.
Aloyséia C. S. Noronha +4 more
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Classical and "omics" approaches to control witches' broom disease of cacao [W120] [PDF]
, 2015 In Theobroma cacao the main biotic stresses are cause by fungi, i.e Moniliophthora perniciosa (Mp), causal agent of witches' broom disease of cacao (WBD). Breeding of Mp-resistant varieties is confronted with two major difficulties at present.
Clément, Didier +4 more
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Cacao’s Relationship with Mesoamerican Society [PDF]
, 2013 We know what we eat, but do we eat what we know? Our diet extends far beyond nutrients and food availability—we imbue food with cultural significance. The meaning and use of a particular food is subject to change over time, but the fact that it holds a ...
Christopher, Hillary
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A global strategy for the conservation and use of cacao genetic resources, as the Foundation for a sustainable cocoa economy [PDF]
, 2012 The future of the world cocoa economy depends on the availability of genetic diversity and the sustainable use of this broad genetic base to breed improved varieties. Decreasing cacao genetic diversity (in situ, on-farm and conserved in collections) is a
Cryer, N.C. +12 more
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