Blister Spot Also known in Spanish as moncha mantecosa or mancha aceitosa. A fungal pathogen (possibly Colletotrichum sp.) characterized by small transucent spots appeaing on leaves. These spots spread and cause leaf fall and branch dieback. Not considered to have large economic impact. Mostly present in the Americas. Brown-Eye Spot Also known in Spanish as […]
Category: Coffee Biology
Plant Biology Terms
Abscisic Acid (ABA) A plant hormone that regulates growth and promotes leaf abscission (shedding or falling off) and dormancy. Acclimation An organism’s adjustment of its physiology, morphology or behavior to lessen the effect and stress of an environmental change. Adaptation A physiological, morphological or behavioral trait with an underlying genetic basis that enhances the survival […]
Agronomy Terms
Agroforrestry Land husbandry that utilizes tree species mixed with crops. Agronomy The application of various soil and plant sciences to soil management and crop production. The science and technology of producing and using plants for food and other uses. Alluvial Soils Soils formed by materials (e.g., sand, silt, clay, gravel and other debris) transported by […]
Overview of Coffee Varieties
Rubiaceae Known colloquially as “the coffee family” as Coffea arabica and all other coffee species are classified into the Rubiaceae family. It is the largest woody plant family in the wet tropics, containing approximately 13,200 species. most species within this family live in the forest understory and provide sustenance to local animal and insect populations. […]