Could plant scientists breed heavy metal contamination out of cacao?
September 09, 2026
September 09, 2026
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Could plant scientists breed heavy metal contamination out of cacao?
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Cadmium is a naturally occurring, toxic heavy metal found in many soils across Latin America and the Caribbean, where cacao trees are widely cultivated. It makes its way into cocoa seeds, called beans, that are roasted and made into chocolate, accord . . .
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Could plant scientists breed heavy metal contamination out of cacao?
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Cadmium is a naturally occurring, toxic heavy metal found in many soils across Latin America and the Caribbean, where cacao trees are widely cultivated. It makes its way into cocoa seeds, called beans, that are roasted and made into chocolate, accord . . .