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Research Project: Genetic Improvement and Sustainable Production Systems for Sub-tropical and Tropical Crops in the Pacific Basin

Location: Tropical Plant Genetic Resources and Disease Research

Title: A pictorial guide to coffee grafting

Author
item KAWABATA, ANDREA - University Of Hawaii
item NAKAMOTO, STUART - University Of Hawaii
item CHO, ALYSSA - University Of Hawaii
item Myers, Roxana

Submitted to: University of Hawaii Cooperative Extension Bulletin
Publication Type: Experiment Station
Publication Acceptance Date: 8/30/2019
Publication Date: 12/27/2019
Citation: Kawabata, A.M., Nakamoto, S.T., Cho, A., Myers, R.Y. 2019. A pictorial guide to coffee grafting. University of Hawaii Cooperative Extension Bulletin. F_N-54:1-9.

Interpretive Summary: Coffee production on Hawaii Island is severely limited by the Kona Coffee Root-knot Nematode. This soilborne pest damages the root systems of Arabica coffee trees resulting in stunting and declining yields. The only effective management technique for control of this nematode is by grafting Arabica coffee on nematode tolerant or resistant rootstocks. This extension bulletin provides a step by step pictorial guide that illustrates the proper procedures for grafting coffee trees. Adopting this management strategy will help to maintain healthy and productive trees throughout the life of the crop.

Technical Abstract: See Interpretive Summary