Resources
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The Review Of Cacao Explorations and Germplasm Movements
By Dr. Lambert A. Motilal Cacao is an important tree crop impacting on livelihoods of millions of farming families in tropical and sub-tropical countries worldwide. This review serves to help conserve cocoa genetic diversity by identifying places for in situ collection and germplasm collection for ex situ genebanks. |
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HCP Technical Guide for Cacao Nursery Management
The Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund (HCP) developed this nursery manual to share best practices for the preservation and propagation of Heirloom varieties. Using experiences and lessons learned from past nursery programs conducted at designee sites in Hawaii, Belize, Ecuador and Costa Rica, this guide describes how to manage the production of cocoa seedlings and grafted plants in nurseries following HCPs methodology. |
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Geological and Early Human Influences on Cacao Flavor
By: Richard Tango-Lowy and Donna McLintock This paper aims to clarify how and why cacao evolved as it did, the impacts of geological and human effects on species variation, and how these have altered the flavor characteristics of some varietals more than others. Along the way, we'll address the meaning of white seed cacao: what it is, and what it isn't. |
