4 Eps 4 Cadmium Talk Managing cadmium levels in cocoa at the pre-harvest phase
Moderator: Althea McKenzie. Speakers: Gideon Ramtahal and Frank Intriago
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RepoIICA231452025-03-29T09:01:42Z 4 Eps 4 Cadmium Talk Managing cadmium levels in cocoa at the pre-harvest phase 4a Eps 4 Cadmium Talk Manejo de los niveles de cadmio en la fase previa a la cosecha Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA) International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) Improving Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing to Support Management of Cadmium Levels In Cocoa in Latin America and the Caribbean Theobroma cacao cadmium crop quality market regulations harvesting soil morphology soil management fermentation Cacao Theobroma cacao cadmium réglementation des marchés récolte morphologie du sol gestion du sol fermentation Theobroma cacao Cadmio Regulaciones del mercado Cosecha Morfología del suelo Manejo del suelo Fermentación Theobroma cacao Cádmio regulamentação de mercado colheita Morfologia do solo preparação do solo fermentação Asuntos de los Órganos de Gobierno Sede Central ODS 3 - Salud y bienestar Moderator: Althea McKenzie. Speakers: Gideon Ramtahal and Frank Intriago The fourth Cadmium Talk webinar focused on strategies to manage and reduce cadmium levels in cocoa across the pre- and post-harvest stages. Dr. Gideon Ramtahal addressed cadmium uptake in cocoa during cultivation, emphasizing soil factors (acidity, organic matter, and nutrient content) and plant genetics. He presented mitigation techniques like liming, organic amendments (e.g., biochar, spent grain), and competitive nutrient enrichment (zinc, manganese). Dr. Frank Intriago explored post-harvest solutions, highlighting the fermentation process and how microbial blends combined with fruit extracts (banana and apple) can significantly reduce cadmium levels. His studies showed up to 61% cadmium reduction using EM1 with fruit extracts. Both presenters stressed the importance of testing, cost considerations, and locally adapted practices. The session emphasized an evidence-based, long-term approach to help cocoa farmers in Latin America and the Caribbean comply with European safety standards and ensure sustainable market access. 2025-03-27T16:52:21Z 2024 Seminario web https://hdl.handle.net/11324/23145 en https://youtu.be/bFKBXvhfLxc?si=BduNuGxIfTns6HmG application/pdf |
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Theobroma cacao cadmium crop quality market regulations harvesting soil morphology soil management fermentation Cacao Theobroma cacao cadmium réglementation des marchés récolte morphologie du sol gestion du sol fermentation Theobroma cacao Cadmio Regulaciones del mercado Cosecha Morfología del suelo Manejo del suelo Fermentación Theobroma cacao Cádmio regulamentação de mercado colheita Morfologia do solo preparação do solo fermentação Asuntos de los Órganos de Gobierno Sede Central ODS 3 - Salud y bienestar |
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Theobroma cacao cadmium crop quality market regulations harvesting soil morphology soil management fermentation Cacao Theobroma cacao cadmium réglementation des marchés récolte morphologie du sol gestion du sol fermentation Theobroma cacao Cadmio Regulaciones del mercado Cosecha Morfología del suelo Manejo del suelo Fermentación Theobroma cacao Cádmio regulamentação de mercado colheita Morfologia do solo preparação do solo fermentação Asuntos de los Órganos de Gobierno Sede Central ODS 3 - Salud y bienestar 4 Eps 4 Cadmium Talk Managing cadmium levels in cocoa at the pre-harvest phase |
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Moderator: Althea McKenzie. Speakers: Gideon Ramtahal and Frank Intriago |
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4 Eps 4 Cadmium Talk Managing cadmium levels in cocoa at the pre-harvest phase |
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