Journal article

Publication year: 1997

Pages: 333-352

Journal: Biotechnology Advances

Volume number: 15

Issue number: 2

ISSN: 0734-9750

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0734-9750(97)00008-6

Publisher: Elsevier

Abstract: 
Current status and future prospects of cocoa biotechnology are reviewed. Potential for improving and modifying cocoa bean yield and quality are discussed. Prospects for producing cocoa components in vitro and cocoa butter substitutes in crops other than cocoa are examined. Application of complementary research tools is expected to allow significant enhancements in cocoa bean yield. Furthermore, cocoa varieties with modified characteristics are likely to become available, in particular varieties with increased cocoa butter content and modified fatty acid patterns. In vitro production of cocoa components is less likely. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Inc.

Harvard Citation style: Gotsch, N. (1997) Cocoa biotechnology: Status, constraints and future prospects, Biotechnology Advances, 15(2), pp. 333-352. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0734-9750(97)00008-6

APA Citation style: Gotsch, N. (1997). Cocoa biotechnology: Status, constraints and future prospects. Biotechnology Advances. 15(2), 333-352. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0734-9750(97)00008-6