Publisher's Synopsis
The "Tropical Agriculture Series" is directed at research workers, agricultural advisors and all those professionally involved in tropical agronomy. The books are also intended to provide a review of the field for university teachers and students of agriculture.;This is a study of coffee, a crop now grown in over 80 countries and considered the second most important commodity in world trade, after oil.;The author aims to cover all aspects of the crop in detail, including its legends and history as a beverage from the 14th century, through to its present-day cultivation plus nutrition, preparation and marketing details. The text also covers the botany of the crop and includes original botanical drawings of the three main species, as well as details of the the pests and diseases that may attack it. A description of the different coffees from all over the world is also provided.;The book is aimed at all those involved in coffee, from commercial growers, consultants, processors, packers and dealers to research and extension workers.;Gordon Wrigley is also author of "Tropical Agriculture".
