2021
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-921799/v1
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Mitigation of Cadmium Uptake in Cocoa: Efficacy of Soil Application Methods of Lime and Biochar

Abstract: Although mitigation approaches have been developed to reduce Cd in cocoa beans the efficacy of the approaches have been inadequate to make them economically viable. A field study was conducted in a cocoa farm in Biche, Trinidad using two soil amendments, lime and biochar, at recommended rates using three methods of application, soil surface application with incorporation (SA), soil injection (SI) or deep placement using an auger (AA) along with a control. The objective was to determine the application method t… Show more

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“…Cacao is a significant agricultural commodity for culinary products worldwide worldwide [1]. Cacao is the primary ingredient in chocolate production, with high economic and nutritional value.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Cacao is a significant agricultural commodity for culinary products worldwide worldwide [1]. Cacao is the primary ingredient in chocolate production, with high economic and nutritional value.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%