Safe handling and movement of cocoa germplasm for breeding

Daymond, A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7597-9423 (2018) Safe handling and movement of cocoa germplasm for breeding. In: Umaharan, P. (ed.) Achieving sustainable cultivation of cocoa. Burleigh Dodds, Reading. ISBN 9781786761682

Abstract/Summary

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) originated in South America, but is now cultivated in various parts of the tropics. Movement of cocoa germplasm is often required in breeding programmes to increase the genetic diversity pool or to test clones/progeny in the field. However, such movement brings with it the risks of spread of pests and diseases, many of which are confined to particular geographical locations. Thus, it is critical that movement of germplasm is conducted within a quarantine framework. This chapter reviews the risks associated with the movement of cocoa germplasm. It considers international governance of plant movement and discusses the International Cocoa Quarantine Centre at the University of Reading (ICQC,R) as a hub for safe handling and movement of cocoa germplasm.

Item Type	Book or Report Section
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/79464
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Life Sciences > School of Agriculture, Policy and Development > Department of Crop Science
Publisher	Burleigh Dodds
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