USDA-ARS, Mars and IBM to Sequence Cacao Genome

The USDA, Mars (Yes, Mars Chocolate company) and IBM are going to sequence the cacao genome. This is wonderful news for the future of cacao. Check out the press release at:

http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/24523.wss

Just as the Human Genome Project has already begun to provide insights into the inner workings of the human body, the Cacao Genome Project should help the world understand the beloved fruit.