August 7, 2025Phytobiomes JournalOpen Access

The Interplay of Theobroma cacao Genetics and Its Pod-Mycobiome on Controlling Pathogenic Fungus Moniliophthora roreri

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Host genotype significantly impacts the composition and diversity of the cacao pod mycobiome.
A field trial demonstrated that Clonostachys rosea effectively reduced Moniliophthora roreri lesions in susceptible cacao genotypes.
The fungal endophyte community was assessed using ITS-based metabarcoding, revealing 342 amplicon sequence variants.
Manipulating the mycobiome could enhance disease resistance in susceptible Theobroma cacao cultivars, indicating practical applications for crop management.

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Research shows genotypic differences influence the cacao pod mycobiome diversity and biocontrol efficacy against Moniliophthora roreri, suggesting new disease management strategies.

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Research shows genotypic differences influence the cacao pod mycobiome diversity and biocontrol efficacy against Moniliophthora roreri, suggesting new disease management strategies.

The Interplay of Theobroma cacao Genetics and Its Pod-Mycobiome on Controlling Pathogenic Fungus Moniliophthora roreri

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The Interplay of Theobroma cacao Genetics and Its Pod-Mycobiome on Controlling Pathogenic Fungus Moniliophthora roreri

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