Coffee is one of the most important global crops and provides a livelihood to millions of people in the world. Coffee species have been described as being highly sensitive to climate and soil factor as largely affects coffee physiology. Here, physiological responses of the coffee tree in the context of present and ongoing climate, including drought, temperature, light and shade and interactions between these factors is discussed. The physiological and agronomic performance of coffee at different altitudes is explained. Evidence is shown suggesting that warming, per se, may be less harmful to coffee suitability than previously estimated, at least under the conditions of an adequate water supply. Finally, the effect of both wet and dry wind, as well as humidity, is included under this paper.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. INTRODUCTION
- 2. ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY OF COFFEE
- 2.1. Climatic Effect on Coffee Physiology
- 2.1.1. Temperature
- 2.1.2. Light
- 2.1.3. Wind
- 2.1.4. Humidity
- 2.1.5. Rainfall
- 2.2. Soil Factors
- 3. CONCLUSION
- 4. REFERENCES
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This review paper investigates the complex relationship between environmental factors and the physiological responses of coffee trees. The main focus is on the impact of climate change and ongoing climatic fluctuations on coffee production. This study aims to understand the effects of drought, temperature, light, and shade on coffee physiology, highlighting the interactions between these environmental factors.
- The physiological response of coffee trees to various climatic factors, including drought, temperature, and light.
- The impact of climate change on coffee suitability and production.
- The influence of soil conditions on coffee growth and development.
- The role of specific environmental factors like wind and humidity on coffee physiology.
- The interplay between various environmental factors and their combined effects on coffee production.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides an overview of the global importance of coffee production, highlighting its significance as a major agricultural commodity. It introduces the two primary coffee species, Coffee arabica and Coffea canephora, and emphasizes the economic and social impact of coffee cultivation worldwide. The chapter also discusses the geographical distribution of coffee production and its dependency on specific environmental conditions.
Chapter 2 delves into the environmental physiology of coffee, focusing on the interplay between climatic factors and the physiological responses of coffee trees. This chapter explores the effects of temperature, light, wind, humidity, and rainfall on coffee growth and development. Additionally, it examines the influence of soil factors on coffee production, highlighting the importance of understanding these environmental variables for successful coffee cultivation.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Coffee spp., coffee, drought, elevated, light stress, photosynthesis, climate change, environmental factors, soil factors, coffee physiology, coffee production, agronomy.
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- Tamene Haile Kitila (Autor:in), 2023, The Environmental Physiology of Coffee. An Advanced Coffee Review, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1365520
