Botany

Beverages – uses of coffee

Beverages How about a cup of coffee or tea? We always entertain our guests with this offer. All non-alcoholic beverages contain alkaloids that stimulate central nervous system and also possess mild diuretic properties. Coffee Botanical name : Coffea arabica Family : Rubiaceae Origin and Area of cultivation: Coffea arabica is the prime source of commercial […]

Insects

Pest or Insects Affecting Coffee Production – Types of pest Affecting the Coffee – Free Study Material

PESTS OF COFFEE White stem borer Xylotrechus quadripes Cerambycidae: Coleoptera White stem borer is the most serious pest of Arabica coffee in India.  Alternate host plants include Robusta tree coffee, teak, Oleadioica etc. However, borer usually does not breed in these plants.  Adult is slender and 2.5 cm long beetle. Forewings are black with white […]