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The exchange of germplasm is important for cocoa breeding and many related activities. The International Cocoa Quarantine Centre at the University of Reading (ICQC,R) operates to ensure that this vital need can be satisfied without transferring pests and diseases from one cocoa growing region to another.

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Find out how and why a greenhouse in rural Berkshire (UK) plays a key role in the supply of cocoa.

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With around 400 cocoa plants available for exchange or undergoing quarantine, search for specific clones or accessions.

Requests

Budwood, leaves, pods and flowers can be supplied for breeding, research and education.

History

How the quarantine facility has developed over the years.

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Browse or download our entire catalogue.

Donors & Recipients

A list of the donors and recipients of plant material.

Documents

View our publications, newsletters and other documents.

Impact

Publications utilising ICQC,R.

Gallery

Photographs and Videos featuring ICQC,R.