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Data- Tropical Storm Nate -Datos de la Tormenta tropical Nate

October 25, 2017  /  Monteverde Institute

Tropical Storm Nate contributed 17% of our annual rainfall – in just two days

---La tormenta tropical Nate contribuyó con el 17% de nuestra precipitación anual, en solo dos días.

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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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