The most commonly traded commodity in the world is oil. What comes in second? Coffee. It's been grown and loved since at least the 13th century in places like Indonesia, Ethiopia and Central and South America. As a serious fungus threatens the crop world-wide, scientists are mapping the coffee genome to learn more about this plant. But what role does California play in the future of this most beloved and lucrative crop?
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