COCOA PLANTING MATERIALS OF MALAYSIAN COCOA BOARD
Authors: Nuraziawati, M. Y.1*, Aizat, J.2 and Hanif Fahmi, M. Z3
Journal Issue: Malaysian Cocoa Journal, Volume 17 2025
Keywords: Planting materials, clones, tolerant, flavour
Published On: 5/11/2025
Abstract
The development of cocoa planting materials program in Malaysian Cocoa Board has successfully introducing fifteen MCB clones i.e. MCBC 1, MCBC 2, MCBC 3, MCBC 4, MCBC 5, MCBC 6, MCBC 7, MCBC 8, MCBC 9, MCBC 10, MCBC 11, MCBC 12, MCBC 13, MCBC 14 and MCBC 15 with specific agronomic traits including high yielding, good pod and bean characteristics, tolerant to pest and diseases, high cocoa butter content, good and unique flavor and tolerant to extreme weather and environment. The MCB clones are part of fifty-four commercial clones recommended for planting throughout Malaysia consisting of PBC, KKM, QH, BAL and other clones. These clones have been categorized under four classes based on adaptability to a wide range of Malaysia agro-climatic conditions, good yield potential based on research and published data and other characteristics.