The
cocoa collection in Vanuatu is currently held at the Vanuatu Agricultural
Research and Training Centre in Santo (VARTC) as a Clonal Seed Garden (CSG). It was established back in 1995 by the Institut de Recherche de Cacao et Cafe (IRCC). It is represent the gene bank of cocoa in Vanuatu and serve as the base for planting materials selection and distribution to farmers.
There are currently 85 genotype (clones) in the field including 7 local accession that have been collected in the late 90's around Sanma. Twenty (20) clones are classified as Criollo, 40 Trinitario and 41 Forasteros. Over 20 hybrids were also created and been evaluated for distribution to farmers.
In terms of maintenances of the CCSG, Willy Tabisap (left on picture below) is actually the field technician of cocoa/Coffee section. He's team up with other 4 technician (Colen August, Roy Bethel, Esta Rovo & Alvina Malres) to maintain over 10 ha of cocoa (also coffee) collection.
In terms of maintenances of the CCSG, Willy Tabisap (left on picture below) is actually the field technician of cocoa/Coffee section. He's team up with other 4 technician (Colen August, Roy Bethel, Esta Rovo & Alvina Malres) to maintain over 10 ha of cocoa (also coffee) collection.
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