September 5, 2025Frontiers in AgronomyOpen Access

National versus Trinitarian cacao hybrids in Ecuador: which is less infested by sap pests and which is less damaged by pod pests

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Family F1, a National type cacao hybrid, showed the least infestation by sap pests, indicating a lower risk of damage.
During the dry season, populations of sap pests were notably higher, particularly affecting pod damage from S . rubrocintus.
Observational study conducted over a year with six cacao hybrid families, evaluating pest populations and pod damage.
The findings may enhance cacao production methods in Ecuador, emphasizing the potential utility of specific National hybrids.

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Research highlights lower pest infestation in National cacao hybrids than Trinitarian ones, suggesting improved yield potential.

Chirinos et al. (2025) studied this question.

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