Conclusion
It is concluded that CSSV can be detected in every component
part of the cocoa pod and the CSSV can be transmitted
through cocoa seedlings. Indexing of CSSV was more reliable
using PCR/capillary electrophoresis, as PCR/agarose electrophoresis
was prone to false negative results. However, there remain
many unanswered questions on the mode of transmission of the
CSSV (pollen-borne or through the gametes). Future research work
should focus on the use of genetic markers to identify the movement
of the CSSV virus in cocoa seeds.