Witches' Broom, The Cocoa Killer
Synopsis
Bad news from the rain forest for chocolate addicts.
Witches' Broom, Crinipellis perniciosa, the incurable fungal disease that leaves dying cocoa plants looking like a witch's broom, spread by persons unknown for reasons unknown, perhaps a grudge or wish for revenge, has decimated the groves of Bahia, Brazil. Evidence suggests there has been deliberate agricultural sabotage.
Brazil, formerly one of the largest exporters of cocoa, no longer has any cocoa to spare. But there is hope. Scientists may have found a solution to the incurable disease, witches' broom.
They have discovered a method of grafting and cloning resistant trees. This means diseased groves can be gradually replaced. But is it too late?
Details
- Year
- 2001
- Type of project
- Shorts
- Running time
- 27 mins
- Format
- Betacam Sp
- Director
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Bunny Dexter
- Producer
- Bunny Dexter
- Editor
- Anna Price
- Director of Photography
- Eugene Smith
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Bunny Dexter
37 Lennox GardensLondon SW1X 0DF
UK
T 020 7581 0196
Bunny@multisell.freeserve.co.uk
Sales Company
Bunny Dexter
37 Lennox GardensLondon SW1X 0DF
UK
T 020 7581 0196
Bunny@multisell.freeserve.co.uk
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