We explored how grafting select native cacao on grown plants could increase yield & conservation of genetic diversity. We debunk key myths. Native cacao can be: 🍫as productive as commercial clones 🍫and can be self-compatible! Many genotypes in a farm only works w/ frequent management Paper in 🇬🇧🇪🇸
How to conserve fine-flavour native cacao? Some varieties have become rare due to the dominance of high-yielding crops for mass production. Researchers at our Uni & @bioversityciat.bsky.social studied grafting selected genotypes: www.uni-goettingen.de/en/3240.html..., doi.org/10.1007/s135...