Coffee ( Coffee arabica)

• Belongs to rubiaceae family.

Fruit

• Also known as cherry.

Root

• Central tap root.
• Axial root
• Lateral root
• Feeder bearers
• Root hairs

Note

a) Vertical branches (Main stem) are orthotropic

b) Horizontal branches (leaf axils) are plagiotropic.

c) Self-pollination occurs in arabica

d) Cross-pollination occurs in canephora

Training

a. Single stem system

• Removal of apical portion.

b. Multiple stem system

Pruning @HaNd CD

1. Centering
2. Desuckering
3. Handling : removal of small sprouts arising from axis of leaves.
4. Nipping: removal of growing tip of primary branches.