Global approaches to cocoa germplasm utilization and conservation. Final report of the CFC/ICCO/IPGRI project on 'Cocoa Germplasm Utilization and Conservation: a Global Approach' (1998-2004)
2006
Eskes, A.B. (IPGRI/CIRAD, Montpellier (France)) | Efron, Y. (eds.)
This final report summarizes the outcome of the Closing Workshop of the CFC/ICCO/IPGRI project on 'Cocoa Germplasm Utilization and Conservation: a Global Approach'. The main actions of the project included, (1) Establishment of an International Clone Trial, aiming at distribution of valuable germplasm and evaluation of the stability of cocoa traits worldwide; (2) Establishment of Local Clone and Hybrid Trials, aiming at selection of new cocoa varieties; (3) Reinforcement of population breeding approaches, aiming at continuous progress in breeding; (4) Establishment of a germplasm enhancement programme for Phytophthora pod rot resistance, making use of the large diversity available in the Trinidad collection; (5) Application and validation, where needed, of early resistance screening methods; (6) Identification of a working collection, aiming at making available to breeders a large representation of genetic diversity containing useful agronomic traits; and (7) Information exchange and publication of results. The results achieved by the project between 1998 and 2004 are - the creation of an effective informal research network; revitalization of cacao breeding programmes in many of the participating countries; implementation of collaborative approaches to cocoa breeding; establishment of approximately 90 ha of new variety trials; indirect support to germplasm collections by applying the concept of 'conservation through use'; identification of the project collection, combining genetic diversity and agronomic interest; agreement on 31 standardized working procedures to evaluate germplasm for agronomic important traits; and building of extra human capacity
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