Yield Of Coffee Plants Research Articles

Anatomic characteristics of branches related to the vegetative growth of coffee tree (Coffea arabica L., Rubiaceae) under nutritional variation

Although the anatomical tracts of the stem are used to assess the vegetative vigor of different crops, little is known about which characteristics of the vascular system contribute to the growth of coffee plants or how these characteristics are influenced by variations in macronutrients. The study objective was to understand how the growth, anatomical characteristics of the stem, and yield of coffee plants were modified by nutritional variation and which anatomical variables most contribute to growth and/or yield of the coffee plants. Growth, yield, and characteristics of the vascular system of orthotropic and plagiotropic branches of coffee plants, subjected to different percentages of NPK delivered by standard fertilization for coffee plants, had been evaluated. All the evaluated characteristics best fit the quadratic regression model. Growth, morphology, anatomy, and yield were promoted to some extent by NPK fertilization. Orthotropic branches had larger vessel diameters and ray frequencies, whereas in plagiotropic branches, vessels were more numerous. The pith area and the frequency of the rays were correlated with the height of the plant, which in turn was correlated with yield. Plant height, anatomy, and yield were modified by the fertilization. The best NPK range for plant height and yield was 100–130% of the standard. The anatomical variables most correlated with plant height were the pith area of the plagiotropic branch and the ray frequency of the orthotropic branch.

Techniques for sustainable coffee crop management: impacts on growth and yield

ABSTRACT The sustainable management of coffee plants can enhance crop growth and yield, improving the plant environment due to the increase in soil’s water storage, leading to a healthier and more productive crop. This study aimed to evaluate the combined effect of soil coverings, soil conditioners, and controlled-release fertilizer on the growth and yield of coffee plants in the first productive biennium. The factors under study were arranged in a 3 × 2 × 5 split plot-factorial experiment, totaling 30 treatments, in a randomized block design with three replications. In the plots, three soil managements were randomized (soil cover in the rows with polyethylene film, soil cover with the ecological management of Urochloa decumbens, and conventional management of spontaneous vegetation). In the subplots, two types of fertilizers used in the fertilization of coffee plants (conventional and controlled-release fertilizer) were tested. In the main plot were tried four soil conditioners (coffee husk, agricultural gypsum, water-retaining polymer, organic compound) and the control without conditioner. Using Urochloa decumbens + coffee husk/organic compound + controlled-release fertilizers resulted in higher growth and yield of the coffee plants. So, sustainable techniques resulted in better plant nutrition and ensured increasing yields, without the effect of bienniality.

Growth Response of Seedlings of Four Robusta Coffee (Coffea canephora Pierre. Ex. A. Froehner) Clones to Drought Stress


 
 
 Drought is one of the limiting factors for the growth and yield of coffee plants. Drought due to long dry season has caused many losses for coffee plantations. This study aimed to evaluate the response of four Robusta coffee clones to drought stress at seedling stage and determine the best clone with high tolerance to drought. The study was conducted in Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Reseach Institute (ICCRI) Jember, East Java in November 2018–Mei 2019. The experimental design used a Randomized Block Design (RCBD) with two factors. The first factor has consisted of five levels drought through providing volume watering based coefficient and evaporation value of free water surface (Eo), namely: 0.5 Eo; 1.0 Eo; 1.5 Eo; 2.0 Eo; 2.5 Eo (control). The second factor has consisted of four Robusta coffee clones, namely: BP 409 (drought tolerant clone); BP 308; BP 939 and BP 358 (vulnerable to drought stres). The result showed that reduction in the volume of watering from 2.5 Eo until 0.5 Eo causes drought, reduce coffee growth linearly. Clone BP 409 and BP 939 had better tolerance of drought stress compared with BP 308 and BP 358. The anatomical adaptation of leaves of BP 409 to drought stress was by thickening of wax layer and palisade tissue. BP 939 thickened its leaves due to drought stress as a mechanism of adaptation to such condition.
 
 

Good to the last drop: The emergence of coffee ringspot virus.

Two and a half billion times per day a human hand reaches for a fresh cup of coffee. Although arguably dispensable for life per se, with an industry value of US$174 billion, coffee provides the lifeblood that sustains economies of producing countries located in the “coffee belt” situated between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. As a “solvent” in which many human interactions take place, coffee is witness to the broad spectrum of human activities from the mundane to the pleasurable and personal. However, in opposition to its economic, cultural, and physiological importance, diseases such as coffee rust (caused by the fungus Hemileia vastatrix) dictate activity on stock markets with their periodic epidemics, which in turn affects the migration patterns of displaced farm workers [1]. Other diseases, such as those caused by coffee ringspot virus (CoRSV), currently fly mostly under the radar of many integrated pest management systems. The unique biology of this and related viruses offers exciting research opportunities ranging from cell biology, plant pathology and physiology, conservation ecology, to climate change-related epidemiology. This review highlights important aspects of CoRSV, including its unique features, and examines the potential role of climate change in its emergence (Fig 1). Open in a separate window Fig 1 Diverse array of research projects related to understanding the effect of CoRSV on coffee. (A) Whether enjoyed alone or in the company of others, coffee is an integral component of daily life in all countries around the world. Only one small-scale study has been done to determine the effect of CoRSV on coffee quality [34]. (B) The effect of CoRSV on the yield of coffee plants has not been examined. (C) No formal investigations have been made to determine how CoRSV influences the development of coffee cherries. (D) Only one study has investigated the population structure of CoRSV [8, 35]. It remains to be determined if phylogenetic trees derived from different CoRSV genes or from viral RNA isolated from plants or mites are congruent. Furthermore, evidence for recombination or reassortment of CoRSV genomes has not been investigated in detail. (E) The reservoir of CoRSV in wild species, particularly in the Cerrado of Brazil, has not been investigated. It is unknown if the population structure of CoRSV in the wild is similar to that in coffee plants. (F) The molecular basis for temperature dependent susceptibility to systemic infections has not been determined [23]. (G) The cell biology of CoRSV beyond generation of protein interaction and localization maps is poorly characterized, particularly with respect to identification of host factors required for replication and cell-to-cell movement, viroplasm formation, and nucleocytoplasmic trafficking of CoRSV nucleocapsids and proteins [23]. CoRSV, coffee ringspot virus; NPC, nuclear pore complex; VP, viroplasm; XPO1, Exportin 1.

Soil moisture associated with least limiting water range, leaf water potential, initial growth and yield of coffee as affected by soil management system

Water determines the success of coffee farming, since it influences the phenology of the plant and, consequently, its productivity, product quality and commercial viability. The Least Limiting Water Range (LLWR) associated with the monitoring of soil water content (θ) distinguishes management systems as to their effectiveness in supplying water to plants. The need for developing better management systems –in Brazilian rainfed farming– that promote water uptake by coffee plant radicular systems at lower soil depths where water is more available, inspired this study. This work had as an objective to evaluate the availability of water in soil through LLWR limits in association with leaf water potential, as well as growth and yield of coffee plants, in the Cerrado region of Southeastern Brazil over 4 years. The management systems evaluated were: CV-0 (conventional management with coffee interrow maintained with bare soil); G-28 (conservation management, with maintenance of Brachiaria in interrow, ridging and additional application of 28 Mg ha−1 gypsum applied in the rows) and G-7 (same as G-28, except for an additional application of 7 Mg ha−1 of gypsum). θ was monitored every 15 days. Critical moisture for coffee crop in each phenological stage was added as the lowest limit of LLWR. In all evaluated management systems, θ was below the critical moisture as measured at the soil depths of 0.20 m and 0.60 m. At 1.00 m depth in the CV-0 management system, the greatest value of θ was found, which caused the assumption of smaller water uptake. Regardless of the management adopted, the leaf water potential reached -1.16 MPa in August 2010, but that did not cause water stress high enough to reduce productivity. At 0.60 m depth, the lowest value for θ between rows was observed for the G-28 management system. Plants showed a more accentuated initial growth in the CV-0 management system. Each management system showed distinct behavior regarding productivity of the evaluated crops: in 2011, CV-0 had the highest productivity, but, in 2012, productivity was greater for G-7 and G-28.

Pengaruh Mikoriza dan Pupuk NPKMg terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Produksi Kopi Arabika

Mycorrhiza is a biological agent that could improve the efficiency of chemical fertilizers (inorganic) due to it can increase the availability of soil nutrients. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mycorrhiza and NPKMg fertilizers on growth and yield of coffee plants in the field. The research was carried out at KP. Pakuwon, Sukabumi, West Java, from January 2013 to November 2014. The treatments that examined in this study were 3 levels of mycorrhiza application (M0, without mycorrhizal fungi; M1, application of 200 spore/tree; and M2, application of 400 spore/tree), and 4 dosage of NPKMg fertilizers (F1, recommended dose, RD; F2, ¾ RD; F3, ½ RD, and F4, ¼ RD). The treatments were arranged in a ramdomized block design with 3 replications, and the plot size consisted of 4 coffee plants. The recommended dose of fertilizer is 140 g NPKMg/tree/years (40 g urea, 50 g SP-36, 30 g KCl, and 20 g kieserit). NPKMg fertilizers were applied two times, whereas mycorrhiza was given two months after the first application of NPKMg fertilizers. The observed parameters were vegetative characters (plant height, stem diameter, number of branch) and generative character (coffee yield) as well as the infection rates of mycorrizha on roots. The results showed that application of 400 spores of mycorrhizal fungi and 105 g NPKMg/tree/year exhibited the best growth of coffee plants until 15 months after planting (MAP). However, that combination was not significantly affected coffee production. Moreover, application of 200 and 400 spores of mycorrhizal fungi/tree combined with all dosage of NPKMg fertilizers revealed the same infection rates of mycorrizha on roots.

Intercropping perennial legume interference on growth and yield coffee

Intercropped legumes in coffee rows are nutrients sources, providing soil coverage, reducing weed infestation, however, they can negative interfere on coffee. This study evaluated interference of forage peanuts and perennial soybean on growth and yield of coffee plants. The experiment was carried out in Patrocinio/MG, in a 11 years old producing coffee orchard, cultivar Catuai Vermelho IAC-99, spaced by 3,80 x 0,70 m. Nine treatments were evaluated as a 23+1 factorial, in randomized blocks, with 4 replicates, with two perennial legumes: forage peanuts (Arachis pintoi) and perennial soybean (Neonotonia wightii); two types of side management: without side management, or with side management with glyphosate at 50 cm from canopy projection; two types of vertical management: no vertical management, or with vertical management at 5 cm above soil level. The additional treatment, the control, was done with the herbicide glyphosate (1.0 kg ha-1 of acid equivalent) in the whole plot (row). Perennial soybean, regardless of management, reduced the average number of nodes and coffee yield. Legume growth with no side management also affected coffee yield negatively, with greater interference during the high yield year. Forage peanut, with side management, did not affect the vegetative and yield characteristics of coffee.

VARIABILIDADE ESPACIAL DE ATRIBUTOS FÍSICOS DO SOLO E CARACTERÍSTICAS AGRONÔMICAS DA CULTURA DO CAFÉ

Precision agriculture differs from the conventional by uniting spatial relationships to the variability in the field, becoming an important management tool of the agricultural systems. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate, by classical statistics, geoestatistics and principles of precision agriculture, some physical attributes indicative of soil compaction, such as bulk density, soil penetration resistance and clay content, and some agronomic characteristics of the coffee plant, such as height and yield. The study was conducted at Brejao farm, located in Tres Pontas, MG. As data base were collected bulk density, soil resistance to penetration and clay content, at different depths, and also the height and yield of coffee plants in a 24 points irregular grid. The variables generally presented moderate to strong spatial dependence. Observing the maps of soil variables with of coffee’s variables, it was possible to note that the plant height and yield was high where bulk density, for all evaluated soil layers. There was also higher yield and plant height in regions with lower clay content and lower values of soil resistance to penetration, in all soil layers evaluated.

Sistemas intercalares com abacaxizeiro como alternativa de renda durante a formação de cafezais irrigados

O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar o sistema de plantio de abacaxizeiro intercalado com cafeeiro que proporciona o maior retorno econômico, sem comprometer o desenvolvimento vegetativo e a produtividade de cafezal irrigado. Utilizou-se o delineamento em blocos ao acaso, com quatro repetições e dez plantas úteis por parcela. Os sistemas irrigados de cultivo consistiram em: duas e três fileiras simples de abacaxizeiro, nas entrelinhas do cafeeiro, ou quatro linhas em fileiras duplas. O desenvolvimento vegetativo do cafeeiro foi avaliado aos 6, 12 e 18 meses após o plantio, e a produtividade aos 28 meses. O cultivo de duas fileiras simples favoreceu o desenvolvimento do cafeeiro, e os demais sistemas não tiveram efeito sobre esse parâmetro. A produtividade do cafeeiro foi maior nos sistemas de cultivo com duas e três fileiras de abacaxi. Os três sistemas de cultivo apresentaram retornos econômicos positivos. O sistema intercalar com três fileiras simples proporciona o melhor retorno, sem comprometer o desenvolvimento vegetativo e a produtividade do cafeeiro.

Variabilidade espacial e temporal do fósforo, potássio e da produtividade de uma lavoura cafeeira

A agricultura de precisão surge como uma importante ferramenta para melhorar o gerenciamento da produção cafeeira, mostrando que o conhecimento de determinadas características do solo, associado à resposta de produtividade do cafeeiro, pode facilitar a aplicação localizada e racional dos insumos, com resultados ambientais e econômicos positivos. Desta forma, o presente trabalho objetivou utilizar ferramentas de agricultura de precisão aliadas a ferramentas da geoestatística para avaliar as variáveis fósforo, potássio e produtividade do cafeeiro, em três safras agrícolas, por meio de análises dos semivariogramas e de mapas de isolinhas interpolados por krigagem, e demonstrar que estas ferramentas são de grande valia para o manejo da cultura do café. Este trabalho foi conduzido na fazenda Brejão, no município de Três Pontas, Minas Gerais, nas safras de 2007/2008, 2008/2009 e 2009/2010, utilizando-se dos atributos químicos do solo, fósforo e potássio, amostrados com o auxílio de um quadriciclo com trado calador e dados de produtividade, que foram obtidos por meio de colheita manual, ambos em pontos georreferenciados. Foi possível caracterizar a magnitude da variabilidade espacial dos atributos em estudo, que apresentaram grande variação no tempo e no espaço. Os melhores ajustes dos semivariogramas permitiram a confecção de mapas mais precisos, contribuindo para a utilização da geoestatística na cafeicultura.

Porta-enxertos afetando o crescimento e a produção de plantas de Coffea Arabica L.

The effect of rootstocks on vegetative growth and yield of coffee plants (C. arabica) were evaluated under field condition at Paulo Cândio, Minas Gerais State, Brazil. It was tested four genotypes of C. arabica as grafts the varieties Catuai Vermelho IAC 15 and Oeiras MG 6851 and the progenies H 419-10-3-1-5, H 514- 5-5-3 and three genotypes of C. canephora as rootstocks: Apoata LC 2258, Conillon Muriae-1 and recombination among clones of the variety Robustao Capixaba (EMCAPA 8141) and one genotype of C. arabica L.: Mundo Novo IAC 376-4. As a control it was wed non-grafted plants. Based on the results it could be concluded that plant development may was affected by grafting when non-grafted plants and graft/ rootstock combinations are compared. The grafting combinations Catuai 15/Conilon, Oeiras/Apoata, Oeiras/EMCAPA and H419/EMCAPA of 6 year, promoted increase in coffee yield, when compared to the respective non-grafted plant.

Regimes hídricos e doses de fósforo em cafeeiro

O trabalho objetivou estudar os crescimentos vegetativo e reprodutivo e a produtividade de cafeeiro sob três regimes hídricos e quatro doses de adubação fosfatada, no segundo ano após a poda, em solo de Cerrado. A cultivar utilizada foi a Catuaí Rubi MG 1192, Coffea arabica L., com 7.143 plantas ha-1. Os regimes hídricos aplicados foram: sem suspensão da irrigação, feita o ano todo (I); e a partir de 24/6/07, com suspensão da irrigação por 70 dias (SI70); e com suspensão da irrigação por 109 dias (SI109). Os tratamentos SI70 e SI109 foram interrompidos por uma chuva de 12 mm (1.º/10/07), que visualmente induziu a floração. As quatro doses anuais de adubação fosfatada foram: 0 (P0), 100 (P100), 200 (P200) e 400 (P400) kg de P2O5 ha-1. O delineamento experimental foi o de blocos completos ao acaso com o regime hídrico na parcela e a dose de fósforo na subparcela, com três repetições. As doses de fósforo (P200) e (P400) proporcionaram aumento no comprimento e área foliar de ramos, número de frutos e na produtividade de grãos. Os regimes hídricos SI70 e SI109 proporcionaram as maiores porcentagens de frutos cereja e a maior e menor produtividade de grãos respectivamente.

Desenvolvimento de gemas florais, florada, fotossíntese e produtividade de cafeeiros em condições de sombreamento

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a influência do sombreamento, durante o período de desenvolvimento floral, sobre as gemas florais, florada, fotossíntese e produtividade de cafeeiros. Cafeeiros adultos IAPAR 59 cultivados em Londrina, PR, foram sombreados em diferentes épocas, com malhas de sombrite com 50% de porosidade, e comparados com cafeeiros cultivados a pleno sol. As coberturas foram colocadas sobre as plantas em intervalos mensais, de abril a agosto, e retiradas no início de outubro. A densidade e o período de sombreamento não tiveram influência sobre a quantidade de nós, em cada estádio de desenvolvimento da gema floral, época e intensidade da florada, fotossíntese e produtividade dos cafeeiros, o que indica que a interceptação de até 50% da radiação, incidente no período de abril a agosto, época de desenvolvimento floral, não afeta o potencial produtivo desta cultura.

Aspects of nitrogen metabolism in coffee plants

Coffee plants are highly N-demanding plants. Despite the importance of N nutrition for the development, acclimation and yield of coffee plants, there are few reports concerning N metabolism in this species. In this review, our intention is to summarize the information available in the literature and to point out the influence of environmental conditions on N assimilation, as well as comment and discuss some apparently contradictory results and raise and enlighten queries about N assimilation in coffee plants.

Organic matter and soil moisture content and double cropping with organic matter sourceplants

Double cropping of coffee with organic matter source plants is thought to increase organic matter content of soil. This study examined the effect of double cropping of coffee and organic matter source plants on soil organic matter content and yield of coffee plants. Arabica coffee trees in Andungsari Experimental Station (Bondowoso district), 1400 m asl. and climate type C; and Robusta coffee trees in Sumberasin Experimental Station (Malang district), 550 m asl. and climate type C, were used as experimental sites of this study which lasted for five years. Organic matter source plants consisted of some species that can be routinedly pruned and surface applied to coffee soil, and other creeping species that not being pruned, however the organic matter source derived from their fallen leaves. Application of farm manure and control (neither organic matter source plants nor farm yard manure) were used as comparison treatments. Results indicate that Ramayana (Cassia spectabilis) had vigorus growth resulting in greater biomass production compared to lamtoro (Leucaena leucocephala), mogania (Moghania macrophylla) and even kaliandra (Calyandra calothyrsus) which produced greater biomass among organic matter source plants grown in Arabica coffee farming. Double cropping of coffee with organic matter source plants did not affect soil organic matter content of Arabica and Robusta coffee farmings, though farm yard manure application increased soil organic matter content and soil bulk density, especially of Robusta coffee farm. Soil moisture content examined in dry season was not affected by double cropping. In contrary, Robusta coffee farm applied with farm yard manure had higher soil moisture content. At Arabica coffee farm, double cropping did not influence green coffee yield, on the other hand Ramayana reduced green coffee yield of Robusta coffee while farm yard manure increased the yield.Keywords : Coffeea arabica, Coffeea canephora, organic matter, soil moisture, double cropping, biomass producing plants.

Growth and yield of coffee plants in agroforestry and monoculture systems in Minas Gerais, Brazil

This research compared coffee plants (Coffea arabica L.) grown in an agroforestry and monoculture systems. Data were collected during two years, on vegetative growth, reproductive development, nutritional status and yield of coffee, besides monitoring air temperature and the tree growth. All trees in agroforestry system increased in growth, resulting in a reduction in the magnitude of the diurnal temperature variation and also maximum temperature. Coffee plants in agroforestry system had less branch growth and leaf production, more persistent and larger leaves, and presented earlier flowering, with a smaller number of productive nodes and flower buds, leading to smaller berry yield than plants in monoculture system. In both systems, the coffee plants showed adequate leaf nutrient levels, except for P and K. The yield of 2443 kg ha-1 of coffee from the monoculture was greater than 515 kg ha-1 of coffee from the agroforestry system.