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Copyright Ciencia y Tecnología from UTEQ Jan-Jun 2014

Abstract

Ecuador is known for producing fine aroma cocoa which is highly sought after in international markets. However, the low production of this type of cocoa has led farmers to opt for higher profitability varieties. From this perspective, an evaluation of the agronomic performance of 150 type Nacional cocoa clones established at La Represa experimental farm was made by Quevedo Technical State University (Ecuador), to identify healthier and more productive individuals and reintroduce them to farmers as a contribution to improving cocoa production in the country. For each clone, a 10 plant spread over a 3 x 3 m planting framework plot was established. The study considered four variables, namely the percentage of healthy pods, pods index, seed index and cocoa yield (kg ha^sup -1^ yr^sup -1^). Data from 100 clones, which provided complete information is analyzed using descriptive and multivariate statistics. These experimental type Nacional clones are presented as promising for further agronomic studies and possible use in conservation and breeding and possible use in conservation and breeding.

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Title
PRODUCTIVIDAD DE CLONES DE CACAO TIPO NACIONAL EN UNA ZONA DEL BOSQUE HÚMEDO TROPICAL DE LA PROVINCIA DE LOS RÍOS, ECUADOR/TYPE NACIONAL COCOA CLONE PRODUCTIVITY IN AN AREA OF TROPICAL RAINFOREST IN LOS RÍOS, ECUADOR
Author
Sánchez-Mora, Fernando; Montufar, José Zambrano; Chang, Jaime Vera; Remache, Rommel Ramos; Fiallos, Felipe Gárces; Montúfar, Gregório Vásconez
Pages
33-41
Publication year
2014
Publication date
Jan-Jun 2014
Publisher
Ciencia y Tecnología from UTEQ
ISSN
13904051
e-ISSN
13904043
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
Spanish
ProQuest document ID
1696718284
Copyright
Copyright Ciencia y Tecnología from UTEQ Jan-Jun 2014