IMC 71

IMC 71 is a cacao clone held at the International Cocoa Genebank in Trinidad, with pods measuring 19.2 by 9 cm.

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Skin

Pod surface

Slight wartiness

collection: International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad · publication year: 2024 · observation location: Trinidad and Tobago

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Context & source

Appearance of the named accession in the International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad, published in 2024. Pod traits describe the fruit shell; cotyledon colour describes the inside of the seed.

Interpretation reference ↗

/details/observations/0/value/0/pdf page: 24
/details/observations/0/value/0/collection: International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad
/details/observations/0/value/0/visual half: left
/details/observations/0/value/0/printed page: 46
/details/observations/0/value/0/publication year: 2024
/details/observations/0/value/0/measurement scope: Collection characterization, not universal cultivar constants; sample and method details are in PDF pages 6–9. Parentheses retain the source statistic without guessing its definition.
/details/observations/0/value/0/cotyledon mass scope: Dried seed cotyledon measurement, not whole-fruit mass or fresh-pulp nutrition.
/details/observations/0/value/0/observation location: Trinidad and Tobago

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Mature pod colour

Yellow

collection: International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad · publication year: 2024 · observation location: Trinidad and Tobago

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Context & source

Appearance of the named accession in the International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad, published in 2024. Pod traits describe the fruit shell; cotyledon colour describes the inside of the seed.

Interpretation reference ↗

/details/observations/0/value/0/pdf page: 24
/details/observations/0/value/0/collection: International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad
/details/observations/0/value/0/visual half: left
/details/observations/0/value/0/printed page: 46
/details/observations/0/value/0/publication year: 2024
/details/observations/0/value/0/measurement scope: Collection characterization, not universal cultivar constants; sample and method details are in PDF pages 6–9. Parentheses retain the source statistic without guessing its definition.
/details/observations/0/value/0/cotyledon mass scope: Dried seed cotyledon measurement, not whole-fruit mass or fresh-pulp nutrition.
/details/observations/0/value/0/observation location: Trinidad and Tobago

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Shape

Pod tip

Acute-indented or obtuse-indented

collection: International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad · publication year: 2024 · observation location: Trinidad and Tobago

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Context & source

Appearance of the named accession in the International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad, published in 2024. Pod traits describe the fruit shell; cotyledon colour describes the inside of the seed.

Interpretation reference ↗

/details/observations/0/value/0/pdf page: 24
/details/observations/0/value/0/collection: International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad
/details/observations/0/value/0/visual half: left
/details/observations/0/value/0/printed page: 46
/details/observations/0/value/0/publication year: 2024
/details/observations/0/value/0/measurement scope: Collection characterization, not universal cultivar constants; sample and method details are in PDF pages 6–9. Parentheses retain the source statistic without guessing its definition.
/details/observations/0/value/0/cotyledon mass scope: Dried seed cotyledon measurement, not whole-fruit mass or fresh-pulp nutrition.
/details/observations/0/value/0/observation location: Trinidad and Tobago

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Pod shape

Elliptic or oblong

collection: International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad · publication year: 2024 · observation location: Trinidad and Tobago

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Context & source

Appearance of the named accession in the International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad, published in 2024. Pod traits describe the fruit shell; cotyledon colour describes the inside of the seed.

Interpretation reference ↗

/details/observations/0/value/0/pdf page: 24
/details/observations/0/value/0/collection: International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad
/details/observations/0/value/0/visual half: left
/details/observations/0/value/0/printed page: 46
/details/observations/0/value/0/publication year: 2024
/details/observations/0/value/0/measurement scope: Collection characterization, not universal cultivar constants; sample and method details are in PDF pages 6–9. Parentheses retain the source statistic without guessing its definition.
/details/observations/0/value/0/cotyledon mass scope: Dried seed cotyledon measurement, not whole-fruit mass or fresh-pulp nutrition.
/details/observations/0/value/0/observation location: Trinidad and Tobago

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Narrowing near the stem

Slight (few intermediate)

collection: International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad · publication year: 2024 · observation location: Trinidad and Tobago

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Context & source

Appearance of the named accession in the International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad, published in 2024. Pod traits describe the fruit shell; cotyledon colour describes the inside of the seed.

Interpretation reference ↗

/details/observations/0/value/0/pdf page: 24
/details/observations/0/value/0/collection: International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad
/details/observations/0/value/0/visual half: left
/details/observations/0/value/0/printed page: 46
/details/observations/0/value/0/publication year: 2024
/details/observations/0/value/0/measurement scope: Collection characterization, not universal cultivar constants; sample and method details are in PDF pages 6–9. Parentheses retain the source statistic without guessing its definition.
/details/observations/0/value/0/cotyledon mass scope: Dried seed cotyledon measurement, not whole-fruit mass or fresh-pulp nutrition.
/details/observations/0/value/0/observation location: Trinidad and Tobago

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Seeds & stone

Bean shape

Ovate

collection: International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad · publication year: 2024 · observation location: Trinidad and Tobago

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Context & source

Appearance of the named accession in the International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad, published in 2024. Pod traits describe the fruit shell; cotyledon colour describes the inside of the seed.

Interpretation reference ↗

/details/observations/0/value/0/pdf page: 24
/details/observations/0/value/0/collection: International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad
/details/observations/0/value/0/visual half: left
/details/observations/0/value/0/printed page: 46
/details/observations/0/value/0/publication year: 2024
/details/observations/0/value/0/measurement scope: Collection characterization, not universal cultivar constants; sample and method details are in PDF pages 6–9. Parentheses retain the source statistic without guessing its definition.
/details/observations/0/value/0/cotyledon mass scope: Dried seed cotyledon measurement, not whole-fruit mass or fresh-pulp nutrition.
/details/observations/0/value/0/observation location: Trinidad and Tobago

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Inside the seed (cotyledon)

Dark purple (some medium purple)

collection: International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad · publication year: 2024 · observation location: Trinidad and Tobago

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Context & source

Appearance of the named accession in the International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad, published in 2024. Pod traits describe the fruit shell; cotyledon colour describes the inside of the seed.

Interpretation reference ↗

/details/observations/0/value/0/pdf page: 24
/details/observations/0/value/0/collection: International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad
/details/observations/0/value/0/visual half: left
/details/observations/0/value/0/printed page: 46
/details/observations/0/value/0/publication year: 2024
/details/observations/0/value/0/measurement scope: Collection characterization, not universal cultivar constants; sample and method details are in PDF pages 6–9. Parentheses retain the source statistic without guessing its definition.
/details/observations/0/value/0/cotyledon mass scope: Dried seed cotyledon measurement, not whole-fruit mass or fresh-pulp nutrition.
/details/observations/0/value/0/observation location: Trinidad and Tobago

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Appearance

Pod ridges

Paired with intermediate (some wide) separation of ridge pairs

collection: International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad · publication year: 2024 · observation location: Trinidad and Tobago

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Context & source

Appearance of the named accession in the International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad, published in 2024. Pod traits describe the fruit shell; cotyledon colour describes the inside of the seed.

Interpretation reference ↗

/details/observations/0/value/0/pdf page: 24
/details/observations/0/value/0/collection: International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad
/details/observations/0/value/0/visual half: left
/details/observations/0/value/0/printed page: 46
/details/observations/0/value/0/publication year: 2024
/details/observations/0/value/0/measurement scope: Collection characterization, not universal cultivar constants; sample and method details are in PDF pages 6–9. Parentheses retain the source statistic without guessing its definition.
/details/observations/0/value/0/cotyledon mass scope: Dried seed cotyledon measurement, not whole-fruit mass or fresh-pulp nutrition.
/details/observations/0/value/0/observation location: Trinidad and Tobago

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Field notes

Original source notes

crc characterization observations

pdf page

collection

International Cocoa Genebank, Trinidad

source url

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descriptors

pod index: 19.41
pod width cm: 9.0 (0.4)
beans per pod: 56 (3)
pod length cm: 19.2 (1.5)
maximum ovules: 68
sepal width mm: 2.80 (0.42)
ligule width mm: 2.839 (0.385)
sepal length mm: 8.00 (0.47)
style length mm: 2.282 (0.242)
ovules per flower: 60 (4)
cotyledon width cm: 1.12 (0.10)
cotyledon length cm: 2.14 (0.16)
pod apex: Acute-indented or obtuse-indented
pod shape: Elliptic or oblong
bean shape: Ovate
dried cotyledon mass g: 0.92 (0.12)
pod ridges: Paired with intermediate (some wide) separation of ridge pairs
pod surface: Slight wartiness
pedicel color: Reddish
ligule pigment: Slight anthocyanin concentration
cotyledon color: Dark purple (some medium purple)
filament pigment: Slight anthocyanin concentration
leaf flush color: Low anthocyanin concentration
mature pod color: Yellow
pod basal constriction: Slight (few intermediate)

visual half

left

measurements

pod index

value: 19.41

pod width cm

value: 9
parenthetical value: 0.4
parenthetical statistic: not defined in reviewed methodology

beans per pod

value: 56
parenthetical value: 3
parenthetical statistic: not defined in reviewed methodology

pod length cm

value: 19.2
parenthetical value: 1.5
parenthetical statistic: not defined in reviewed methodology

maximum ovules

value: 68

sepal width mm

value: 2.8
parenthetical value: 0.42
parenthetical statistic: not defined in reviewed methodology

ligule width mm

value: 2.839
parenthetical value: 0.385
parenthetical statistic: not defined in reviewed methodology

sepal length mm

value: 8
parenthetical value: 0.47
parenthetical statistic: not defined in reviewed methodology

style length mm

value: 2.282
parenthetical value: 0.242
parenthetical statistic: not defined in reviewed methodology

ovules per flower

value: 60
parenthetical value: 4
parenthetical statistic: not defined in reviewed methodology

cotyledon width cm

value: 1.12
parenthetical value: 0.1
parenthetical statistic: not defined in reviewed methodology

cotyledon length cm

value: 2.14
parenthetical value: 0.16
parenthetical statistic: not defined in reviewed methodology

dried cotyledon mass g

value: 0.92
parenthetical value: 0.12
parenthetical statistic: not defined in reviewed methodology

printed page

publication year

2024

measurement scope

Collection characterization, not universal cultivar constants; sample and method details are in PDF pages 6–9. Parentheses retain the source statistic without guessing its definition.

cotyledon mass scope

Dried seed cotyledon measurement, not whole-fruit mass or fresh-pulp nutrition.

observation location

Trinidad and Tobago

pod index definition

Number of pods to yield 1 kg of dried cocoa; the method uses average bean count and individual dried cotyledon mass.

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IMC 71

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