This is the first book to focus on the scientific principles underlying the fermentation
processes of cocoa and coffee beans and their impact on product quality and safety. The text …

Genome wide association studies (GWAS) have been traditionally used for the identification
and comprehension of loci associate with phenotypic variation and identification of markers …

Amazonian Robustas are ten new clones of high yield potential with characteristics typical of
the botanical varieties conilon and robusta. With individual registration, the new cultivars …

The state of Espírito Santo is the major producer of Coffea canephora in Brazil. Knowledge
of genetic reserves is fundamental to plant breeding. Therefore, the present study …

The Coffea canephora germplasm, found in old seed crops in southern Espírito Santo,
Brazil, represents a valuable genetic resource for coffee breeding programs. However, the …

Generally, the medicinal plants have antifungal substances that can be used for the plant
protection against phytopathogens. The objective of this study was to know the efficiency of …

The extensive use of pesticides in agricultural practices has been associated with human
health problems and environmental contamination worldwide. Brazil is the largest consumer …

BACKGROUND The terrain slope and field altitude where the plant is cultivated influence
the composition of coffee cherries. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of …

This work aimed to characterize accessions that represent the C. canephora germplasm
conserved and cultivated in Brazil. A total of 130 accessions from germplasm banks of IAC …

Yield is one of the most important traits of arabica coffee. Plant breeders seek to maximize
yield directly or indirectly, using other related traits. The standard multi-trait genome-wide …