The main objective of Coffee soil and Plant nutrition case team Case are:
- Identify and promote resilient and a sustainable strategies for soil amendment and management in Coffee farms.
- Improve coffee yield through improved soil and plant nutrition managements.
- Enhance organic coffee production through sustainable soil nutrient management system.
- Provide Soil, plant, and water analytical testing services.
- Enhance soil and water conservation practices in coffee farm.
- To improve knowledge and expertise in coffee soil fertility and nutrient management.
- Enhance integrated soil nutrient management practices.
Core Research Areas in Coffee soil and Plant nutrition Case Team are:
- Broaden genetic base of modern varieties to combat the constant threat caused by the emergence of new strains of existing diseases.
- Develop environmentally friendly or organic production systems through zero pesticide use by using disease and pest-resistant varieties.
- Increase in yield without compromising coffee quality.
- Focus on the resistant host for reduced disease and pest control.
- High bean and cup quality.