This research provides a comprehensive overview of the molecular characteristics of organisms that cause diseases in cacao trees, which are essential for chocolate production. The study analyzed nearly two decades of research to understand how these harmful organisms attack cacao plants and potentially how to stop them. Impacts on everyday life: • Helps protect chocolate production by better understanding diseases that threaten cacao trees • Contributes to developing more effective methods to protect cacao crops and maintain chocolate supply • Supports development of disease-resistant cacao varieties that could lead to more sustainable farming • Could help reduce the need for chemical pesticides in cacao farming • May lead to lower chocolate prices by helping prevent crop losses from diseases