Genomic sampling and population structure of farmer-maintained varieties reveal previously uncharacterized diversity of Theobroma cacao L. in Costa Rica
Emma M. Herrighty, Chelsea Dvorak Specht, Michael A. Gore, Luis Solano, Joyce Estrada-Gamboa, Carlos Eduardo Hernandez, Hale Tufan, Jacob B. Landis
This study analyzes the genetic diversity of farmer-maintained Theobroma cacao in Costa Rica, revealing previously uncharacterized local genetic groups and highlighting the importance of farmer-managed systems for conservation.
Molecular Ecology · Aug 1, 2026Peer-reviewedGenomics