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Bioferments improve cocoa growth

07/09/2025
This study evaluates the effect of different bio-ferments on the morphology and quality of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) seedlings under nursery conditions. Treatments were compared based on parameters such as height, stem diameter, number of leaves, and seedling quality. The results show significant improvements in growth when bio-ferments are applied, highlighting their potential as an agroecological input for early stages of cacao development (Chuquizuta et al., 2025).
Cita Díaz Chuquizuta, P., Díaz Chuquizuta, H., Arévalo Aranda, Y. G., & Cuevas Giménez, J. P. (2025).
Fuente Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA)

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