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Five cacao clones
now ready for farmer use
by Rita T. dela Cruz
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July-September
2001
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Determined to provide good quality of produce
and at the same time augment the income of smallholder cacao
farmers, the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) recently
introduced five cacao clones ready for adoption. The cacao
clones were identified out of the 89 varieties that underwent
several field evaluations and trials. Leading the field evaluations
and trials were Dr. Romulo Cena and Mr. Ruben Cabangbang of
the National Plantation Crops Network, USM, Kabacan, Cotabato.
The five cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) clones
were: ICS 40, UIT 1, BR 25, K1, and K2.
The ICS 40 has an elliptical leaf shape and
wavy leaf margin measuring 30 cm long and, 10 cm wide. This
variety starts to flower after 18 months and bears fruits
after 20 months. Its pod is characterized by an elongated,
cylindrical fruit with pointed, rough surface, and bottleneck
end point. It measures about 16 cm long, 10 cm wide. The pod
is usually green when young and turns yellow when matured.
Its canopy measures 195 cm and its bean is striped.
The UIT 1 has an elliptical leaf shape and wavy
leaf margin measuring 22 cm long and, 8 cm wide. This variety
starts to flower after 17 months and bears fruits after 23
months. Its pod shape is elongated and measures at about 20
cm long and, 9 cm wide. The pod is usually green when young
and turns yellow when matured. Its canopy measures 278 cm
and its bean color is violet.
The BR 25 has an elliptical leaf shape and wavy
leaf margin measuring 11 cm long and, 4 cm wide. This variety
starts to flower after 16 months and bears fruits after 18
months. Its pod shape is amelonado (ovoid shape) with semi-prominent
point and measures at about 17 cm long, 7 cm wide. The pod
is usually reddish when young and turns yellow-orange when
matured.
The K1 has an elliptical leaf shape and smooth
leaf margin measuring 31 cm long and, 13 cm wide. This variety
starts to flower after 23 months and bears fruits after 25
months. Its pod shape is amelonado (ovoid shape) with semi-prominent
point and measures at about 18 cm long and, 9 cm wide. The
pod is usually reddish when young and turns yellow-orange
when matured. Its bean color is violet.
The K2 has an elliptical leaf shape and smooth
leaf margin measuring with 33 cm long and, 13 cm wide. This
variety starts to flower after 21 months and bears fruits
after 24 months. Its pod shape is angoleta (oblique-shaped)
with well-marked rough and pointed edges. The pod is usually
reddish when young and turns orange when ripe. Its bean color
is violet.
The five cloned varieties are all moderately
resistant to known pests and diseases of cacao. The varieties
have already been registered and are now available for adoption.
(For more information, please contact Dr.
Romulo Cena of the National Plantation Crops Network, University
of Southern Mindanao, Kabacan, Cotabato or contact him at
telephone number (064) 248-2323)
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