The role of gene banks in preserving the genetic diversity of cacao

The role of gene banks in preserving the genetic diversity of cacaoCacao (Theobroma cacao L.) is an important tree crop for millions of farmers and for the multi billion dollar chocolate industry but is derived from a limited genetic diversity. The centre of diversity of cacao is being deforested, thereby increasing genetic erosion, but fortunately a wealth of genetic diversity exists in global cacao collections. This chapter discusses the role and types of gene banks to capture genetic diversity. The chapter deals

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