
Homero Castro Zurita
Homero Castro Zurita was a pioneering Ecuadorian agronomist known for developing the CCN-51 cacao variety in 1965, which significantly improved the productivity of the cocoa sector in Ecuador. His contributions have played a crucial role in reviving and expanding the Ecuadorian cacao industry, helping the country to become one of the leading producers and exporters of high-quality cacao globally.
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Homero Castro Zurita obtained the CCN-51 in 1965, contributing to the productivity and growth of the cacao sector.
Ecuador multiexportador: de enfocar ventas en un producto a desplegar toda una gama al mundo | Economía | NoticiasEl Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·
Ecuador· 2026-09-16


