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Cacao clones modulate pod tolerance to witches' broom and nutritional imbalances, enhancing cocoa production in the Amazon.
Scientific reports - 20 Feb 2026
Traspadini Edilaine Istéfani Franklin, de Mello Prado Renato, Wadt Paulo Guilherme Salvador, Gratão Priscila Lupino, Ribeiro Sylviane Beck, da Silva Douglas Marcelo Pinheiro
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Cacao cultivation in the Brazilian Amazon is constrained by nutritional imbalances and a high incidence of witches’ broom disease. Understanding how nutrient status influences disease tolerance and yield is essential for improving productivity. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between nutritional balance, productivity, and witches’ broom incidence among 25 cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) clones cultivated...
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