Development and phenotypic characterization of a native Theobroma cacao L. germplasm bank from the Loreto region of the Peruvian Amazon: Implications for ex situ conservation and genetic improvement

Introduction: The ex situ conservation and characterization of native Theobroma cacao L. genetic resources are critical for sustainable cacao production and breeding programs in the face of climate change and escalating disease pressures. This study aimed to establish and characterize a novel germpl...

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Main Authors:	Imán Correa, Sixto Alfredo, Samanamud, Angelo F., Ramírez , José F., Cobos, Marianela, Paredes, Cleydi, Castro, Juan C.
Format:	Artículo
Language:	Inglés
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025
Subjects:	Cacao Fruit Genetic variation Multivariate analysis Phenotype Plant breeding Seed bank https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.01.06 Theobroma cacao; Variación genética; Genetic variation; Recurso genético; Genetic resources; Conservación ex situ; Ex situ conservation; Germoplasma; Germplasm
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2778 https://doi.org/10.3389/fcosc.2025.1576239