Crop Name: Cocoa
National Code: NGTC-10-9
Variety Name: CRINTc-3
Original Name:
Outstanding Characteristics: Highly resistant to Phytophythora pod rot and mirid (Sahlbergella singularis ) Early fruiting (one year earlier than the F3 Amazon variety) and high yielding with 'Superior Cocoa Base' quality. Especially suited to high rainfall areas due to resistance to the black pod disease (Phytophythora pod rot). (1.7-2t/ha)
Agroecological Zones: Humid Forest, Forest Transition/Derived Savanna and Southern Guinea Savanna
Origin/Source: CRIN, Ibadan
Developing Institute: CRIN, Ibadan
Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Dr. P. O. Aikpokpodion, Mr. K. Badaru, Mr. B.D. Adewale Dr. A.B. Eskes Mr. L.O. Raji, Dr. J.C. Anikwe, Mr. A.H. Otunonye, Dr. S.O. Agbeniyi & Mr. Ed. Seguine
Potential Yield (t/ha): 2
Year of Release: 2010
Year of Registration: 2010