The International Cocoa Germplasm Database (ICGD) collates information on the origins, characteristics and availability of germplasm for the cacao community.
Joined May 2012
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ICGD retweeted
26 Mar 2025
The video of the recent '#Climate Smart #Cocoa' webinar from University of Reading is now online!
You can watch it at: research.reading.ac.uk/cocoa…
#Cacao #ClimateChange #Chocolate
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ICGD retweeted
4 Mar 2025
Today we’re focusing on some of our @UniRdg_SAPD agriculture research.
More sustainable cocoa farming is now possible thanks to research co-developed by @UniofReading crop & soil scientists and Ghanaian partners.
@UniRdg_SAPD @tomsizmur @UniRdg_GES
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There's till time to register for today's free '#Climate Smart #Cocoa' webinar from University of Reading!
Just visit: research.reading.ac.uk/cocoa…
#Cacao #ClimateChange #Chocolate
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#Climate Smart #Cocoa
Join the free webinar from University of Reading to explore opportunities for collaboration - 21 Feb 2025
For details & to register, visit: research.reading.ac.uk/cocoa…
#Cacao #ClimateChange #Chocolate
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New video - #Cocoa #soil amendments: Farmer testimonials
To watch this and find out more about the project from @UniRdg_Cocoa, visit:
research.reading.ac.uk/cocoa…
#cacao #Ghana @tomsizmur @KNUSTGH
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ICGD retweeted
3 Dec 2024
Watch session 2 of our recent webinar - Responses & Adaptation of #Cocoa to a Variable & Changing #Climate:
youtu.be/Us_srQSs6J0?si=KZHx…
#Cacao #ClimateChange #Agroforestry #Chocolate @UniRdg_SAPD @UniRdg_Research @icgd_org
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ICGD retweeted
2 Dec 2024
Watch session 1 of our recent webinar - Responses & Adaptation of #Cocoa to a Variable & Changing #Climate:
youtu.be/zFYjH186TbU?si=f156…
#Cacao #ClimateChange #Agroforestry #Chocolate @UniRdg_SAPD @UniRdg_Research @icgd_org
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ICGD retweeted
29 Nov 2024
Responses and adaptation of #cocoa to a variable and changing #climate - Videos of this webinar now available to watch:
research.reading.ac.uk/cocoa…
#Cacao #ClimateChange #Agroforestry #Chocolate @UniRdg_SAPD @UniRdg_Research
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ICGD retweeted
31 Oct 2024
Here’s our new open access paper with @UniRdg_Cocoa @tomsizmur on remediation of cocoa soils. You can scroll down to watch a video too on composting on farm waste. doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.20…
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ICGD retweeted
17 Oct 2024
Responses & adaptation of #cocoa to a variable & changing #climate, including discussion on the potential role of #agroforestry.
Free Webinar from University of Reading - 23 Oct 2024
For details & to register, visit: bit.ly/47NsS6e
#Cacao #ClimateChange #Chocolate
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Webinar - Responses & adaptation of #cocoa to a variable & changing #climate, including discussion on role of #agroforestry.
23rd October 2024
For more details & to register for free, visit: research.reading.ac.uk/cocoa…
#Cacao #ClimateChange #Chocolate @UniRdg_SAPD @UniRdg_Research
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ICGD retweeted
24 Jan 2024
🌳Virtual registrations for the 18th North American Agroforestry Conference (NAAC) are STILL OPEN! Secure your virtual spot at this must-attend event 👉 agroforestryconference.catie…
Register now❗
📆February 20th to 22nd, 2024
🚀Discover more about the event at agroforestryconference.catie…
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ICGD retweeted
15 Aug 2023
The videos of the webinar 'Recent Advances in the Knowledge of #Cocoa #Viruses and Detection Techniques' are now available!
To view them, visit: research.reading.ac.uk/cocoa…
#Cacao #Theobroma
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If you want to know more about #ICGD and how to use the #database, watch our short introductory video!
youtu.be/VsZi-w10XF0
#Cacao #Cocoa @UniRdg_SAPD
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ICGD retweeted
22 May 2023
Next up: CARDSvirtual! CRC Annual Research & Development Symposium 2023 - the virtual edition is on May 24 & May 25. Register now! bit.ly/CARDS23
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#cards2023virtual #crc2023researchtalks #cards2023uwi #cards2023webinar
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#Webinar 28th April 2023: 'Recent Advances in the Knowledge of #Cocoa #Viruses and Detection Techniques', hosted by @UniRdg_SAPD and @USDA_ARS.
For more information and to register for free, visit: research.reading.ac.uk/cocoa…
#Cacao #Theobroma
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ICGD retweeted
27 Mar 2023
Join our #webinar: 'Recent Advances in the Knowledge of #Cocoa #Viruses and Detection Techniques' on 28th April 2023, hosted by @UniRdg_SAPD and @USDA_ARS.
For more info & to register for free, visit: tinyurl.com/UoR-CocoaVirus23
#Cacao #Theobroma @UniofReading
ALT A cocoa leaf with CSSV symptoms
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ICGD retweeted
24 Nov 2022
The videos of this summer's webinar about cocoa research at @UniofReading are now available on our website:
research.reading.ac.uk/cocoa…
@icgd_org @UniRdg_SAPD
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ICGD retweeted
7 Nov 2022
Did you know that the University of Reading hosts the International Cocoa Genebank Database (ICGD) @icgd_org and the ICE Europe cocoa futures and options contracts helps pay for it?
You can interrogate the database at icgd.reading.ac.uk
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Register Now! INCOCOA Workshop: 'Building #Cocoa Collaborations to Deliver Research Impact on #Climate Change, #Deforestation and Living Incomes' on 8th Dec 2022 in Montpellier, France.
For details, visit: incocoa.org/ws2022.php
#Cacao #livingwage #ISCRCocoa2022 @IntlCocoaOrg
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