We recently attended the 5th World Coffee Conference and Expo, 2023 held at Bangalore, India (25 – 28 September 2023 | Bengaluru, India). We had a chance to interact with scientists, policy makers and coffee Planters from different coffee growing Countries. Thanks to the efforts of the Coffee Board of India, we were fortunate that […]
What’s the Function of Manganese in Coffee Agroforestry?
Manganese (Mn) is one of the 17 elements essential for plant growth and reproduction. It is needed in only small quantities by plants, but like other micronutrients, Mn is ultimately as critical to plant growth as are the major nutrients. Manganese is a micronutrient and is needed in only small quantities by crop plants. However, […]
Harmful Effects of Mushrooms
The bio-diverse Western Ghats forests, home to eco-friendly shade coffee are a treasure trove of mushroom biodiversity. Our research for the past three decades has clearly indicated that only a select few wild mushrooms have been identified and hordes of new species are yet to be discovered and classified. Shade-grown eco-friendly coffee plantations is known […]
Coffee Plantations And Beneficial Potash solubilizing bacteria (KSB)
Potassium is the third most important essential Major plant nutrient required by coffee and multiple crops associated with coffee. Potassium (K) is an essential macro-nutrient and also plays a vital role in plant growth and metabolism. The soil K reserves are generally large, but a considerable proportion of it is available in the form of […]
Invasive Species And Threats To Coffee
Coffee forests are home to not only shade-grown coffee cultivated under the canopy of a three-tiered shade system but the Agroforestry ecosystem accommodates multiple crops which grow luxuriantly along with coffee. Globalization has changed the coffee landscape with the introduction of many new exotic species of plants and fruit trees into the coffee ecosystem from […]
Gentle Giants In Shade Coffee…A Live And Let Live Appoach
The Western Ghats, one of the eight HOTTEST HOT SPOTS of biodiversity is one of the largest unbroken pieces of forest. These magnificent chains of mountains and forests are the last few places on the planet where one can watch nature express itself. These forest ranges are home to wildlife sanctuaries and biodiversity coffee plantations. The […]