The presence of shade trees buffers coffee plants against extreme temperatures and high levels of irradiance leading to lower water loss in the wet and dry season (Lin, 2006) and to less risk of crop damage through water stress
The presenceof shade trees buffers coffee plants against extremetemperatures and high levels of irradiance leading tolower water loss in the wet and dry season (Lin, 2006)and to less risk of crop damage through water stress