Coffee bean rot
- Pronunciation
- /KO-fee been rot/
- Category
- Disease
- Singular
- Coffee bean rot
- Plural
- Coffee bean rots
Definition
A fungal disease affecting coffee beans, characterized by discoloration and decay.
Etymology
From the English 'coffee' (derived from Arabic 'qahwa') and the term 'rot', indicating the decaying state of the beans.
Example
Coffee bean rot can be caused by various fungi, leading to significant losses in coffee production.
Related Terms
- Fungi
- Coffee
- Pest
Usage Notes
Coffee bean rot is a serious concern for coffee growers and can affect the quality and yield of coffee beans.