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    Coffee
    (Taylor & Francis, 2005) Gathaara, M. P. H.; Njoroge, J. M.; Agwanda, C. O.; Kingori, P. N.; Karanja, A. M.
    Information on the agronomy, trade, and future outlook of coffee is presented. Other subjects include: (1) historical background; (2) genetic resources; (3) breeding and selection; (4) breeding programmes; (5) field management; (6) diseases; (7) pests; (8) effects of consumer needs on adaptation; and (9) research and development organizations. The genus Coffea consists of more than 80 species. Coffea arabica is a native of Central Africa (Congo and Zaire). Coffea canephora (Robusta coffee) was introduced to India from Indonesia and Sri Lanka in the late 19th century when C. arabica started showing severe incidence of leaf rust. Coffea congensis, which has a compact bush habit and seeds of better quality, was introduced in India in the 1930s. At present, the Central Coffee Research Institute in Karnataka, India, has a collection of 18 species that belong to Coffea and the closely related genus Psilanthus. With an annual turnover of US$ 10 billion, coffee is the second most traded commodity after petroleum. Currently, world prices are under pressure by large quantities of poor quality coffees from countries such as Vietnam.
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    The Coffee Exporter's Guide - Third Edition
    (International Trade Centre, 2011) Gathaara, M. P. H.
    Guide providing information on trade practices relating to exporting coffee – presents an overview of the world coffee trade and markets; deals with international coffee contracts (Europe and United States), logistics, insurance, dispute resolution, futures markets, risk management and hedging, trade financing, and related management issues; covers coffee quality with a special emphasis on quality control aspects; outlines new trends in the coffee trade such as electronic commerce, niche markets, organic certification, fair trade labelling, and other sustainability schemes; highlights climate change and environmental issues relevant to the coffee industry; includes a list of frequently asked questions from coffee producers and the respective answers.
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    Enhancement of coffee quality in Kenya by prevention of mould current status and future outlook.
    (Association Scientifique Internationale du Café, 2001-05) Gathaara, M. P. H.
    A survey was conducted to find out the likely risk areas in the production chain namely, the primary and secondary processing facilities and in green coffee warehouses of the marketing body. Results indicated that there were conditions such as leaking roofs, crevices in the tools, and long storage periods that could favour growth of moulds. The recommended processing procedures, the survey, and the activities proposed as Kenya's contribution to the global project on coffee quality improvement thorough prevention of mould growth are described.