According to Statista, the global coffee industry is worth US$363 billion in 2020. The market grows annually by 10.6%, and 78% of revenue came from out-of-home establishments like cafes and coffee beverage retailers.
NYCTITROPISM
Etymology
Noun
nyctitropism (uncountable)
(botany) synonym of nyctinasty
Source: Wiktionary
Nyc*tit"ro*pism, n. [From Gr. , , night + to turn.] (Plant Physiol.)
Definition: The tendency of certain plant organs, as leaves, to assume special "sleeping" positions or make curvatures under the influence of darkness. It is well illustrated in the leaflets of clover and other leguminous plants.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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