Microbes occupying cocoa branches and their consequences
Muhammad Junaid1, Mutiah1, Ayu Parawangsah2

1) Universitas Hasanuddin
2) Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Abstract

Cocoa is a typical pantropical tree as it only grows at the environments-based equator line which is originated from Latin Americas. Since it had been cultivated in Indonesia in 18 Century, number of indigenous living microbes were reportedly identified. However, the interaction among microbial stem tissues is unclear. The study aims to understand number of microbes and its association with cocoa production system.

Keywords: Microbial association with cocoa branches

Topic: Integrated Pest and Disease Management