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Combating Coffee Rust (Hemileia vastatrix)- Combatiendo la Roya

June 19, 2013  /  Monteverde Institute  /  Source

Combating Coffee Rust: Coffee Rust (Hemileia vastatrix) damages coffee leaves and leads to defoliation, and can seriously reduce yields. While chemical fungicides have been effective, they introduce dangers to human health and the environment. Naturally occurring hyperparasitic fungi do not present the same risks, and may be a more sustainable alternative. 

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