QTL mapping and identification of SNP-haplotypes affecting yield components of L.

Cacao is a crop of global relevance that faces constant demands for improved bean yield. However, little is known about the genomic regions controlling the crop yield and genes involved in cacao bean filling. Hence, to identify the quantitative trait loci (QTL) associated with cacao yield and bean filling, we performed a QTL mapping in a segregating mapping population comprising 459 trees of a cross between 'TSH 1188' and 'CCN 51'.

Mapping of a Major QTL for Wilt Disease in an F1 Population of .

Cacao is an important crop, its beans are key raw materials for the chocolate and cosmetic industries. wilt of cacao (CWC) caused by is a lethal disease for the crop. Therefore, the selection of resistant cacao varieties is one of the viable ways to minimize losses in cacao production.