Mineral nutrients influence the final quality of coffee in two ways: first directly, for their functions in plant metabolism and accumulation of desirable chemical compounds from the standpoint of flavor and taste of coffee; and indirectly, for its role in producing compounds that are harmful to microbial growth in beans. In this study, we focused on the chemical compounds of green coffee related to good beverage quality and its possible interactions with macro and micronutrients. We also report research findings that relate mineral nutrition, beverage quality and production of compounds in coffee beans.
Coffea arabica L.; mineral nutrition; coffee quality
