Month: March 2011

Coffee Berry Borer: Coffee berry borer /k?fi beri b?r?/ noun a small beetle which lays its eggs inside green coffee berries. Managing coffee berry borers is crucial for maintaining coffee crop quality and yield.

Conifer: Conifer noun a tree with long thin needle-shaped leaves and bearing seed in scaly cones. Most are evergreen. COMMENT: Conifers are members of the order Coniferales and include pines, firs, and spruce. They are natives of the cooler temperate regions, are softwoods, and often grow very fast. Their tough leaves are called needles and are resistant to cold and drought. They are frequently used in timber plantations. Growing conifers provides valuable timber and enhances forest management.

organelle: A specialized structure within a cell, such as a mitochondrion or nucleus. Understanding cell biology and organelle functions can help farmers and researchers develop better breeding and crop improvement strategies. Knowledge of genetic principles and cellular functions can lead to advancements in plant and animal breeding, improving productivity, disease resistance, and overall farm performance.