Coffee (Coffea arabica) and Chocolate (Theobroma cacao) are two species of tropical or sub-tropical understory trees that have a rich history in human cultures. Given your knowledge about the plants, and considering the three main pillars of sustainability (environmental quality, economic vitality, and social justice), discuss important considerations for ensuring that coffee and chocolate production can be sustainable for the present and into the future. What are some of the most important considerations? Propose some specific recommendations to increase the sustainability of our relationships with these plant species. Make sure to address all three pillars of sustainability in your answer.

Coffee (Coffea arabica) and Chocolate (Theobroma cacao) are two species of tropical or sub-tropical understory trees that have a rich history in human cultures. Given your knowledge about the plants, and considering the three main pillars of sustainability (environmental quality, economic vitality, and social justice), discuss important considerations for ensuring that coffee and chocolate production can be sustainable for the present and into the future. What are some of the most important considerations? Propose some specific recommendations to increase the sustainability of our relationships with these plant species. Make sure to address all three pillars of sustainability in your answer.

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter35: Plant Nutrition

Section: Chapter Questions

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