Physicochemical characterization of the pod husk of Theobroma cacao L. of clones CCN51, FEAR5, and FSV41 and its agroindustrial application

In cocoa production, the harvest and postharvest processes tend to generate residues that, if not properly treated or disposed of, become a source of pests or diseases for the crop and the farmer. The residues are environmental contaminants, which are equivalent to 70%–80% of the total fruit (husk,...

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Main Authors: Diana C. Meza-Sepulveda, Catherine Hernandez-Urrea, Jorge I. Quintero-Saavedra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-04-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024047923