Developing varieties of Robusta coffee
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Developing varieties of Robusta coffee

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Developing varieties of Robusta coffee

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Coffee is one of the important agricultural commodities, contributing substantially to the national exchequers of growing countries. Coffee is generally obtained from two types of coffee plants, namely Arabica and Robusta; the two species differ from each other in their centre of origin, breeding behaviour, growth habit, adaptability, production potential and quality attributes, but together produce unique blends for the consumer. This chapter offers a comprehensive review of various topics related to the development of Robusta coffee varieties, including the growth habits and agronomical characteristics of Robusta coffee, its breeding behaviour and genetic resources. The chapter describes the genetic structure of Robusta base populations and their phenotypic variability and initial efforts in the development of improved varieties. The chapter finally addresses the factors limiting sustained breeding initiatives and looks ahead to pragmatic strategies for the future.

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Publisher
Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Year
2018
ISBN
9781838793777
Topic
Technology & Engineering
Subtopic
Sustainable Agriculture
Index
Technology & Engineering

Table of contents

  1. 1 Introduction
  2. 2 Coffee species and their commercial development
  3. 3 Growth habits and agronomical characteristics of Robusta coffee
  4. 4 Breeding behaviour of C. canephora
  5. 5 Genetic resources and diversity of C. canephora
  6. 6 Cultivation of C. canephora: historical perspective
  7. 7 Genetic structure of base populations and phenotypic variability
  8. 8 Development of improved varieties in Robusta: initial efforts
  9. 9 Breeding methods followed and Robusta varieties developed
  10. 10 Limiting factors to sustained breeding initiatives
  11. 11 Breeding priorities: a rapidly-changing situation
  12. 12 Developing new varieties of Robusta: scope, limitations and pragmatic strategies
  13. 13 Future trends and conclusion
  14. 14 Where to look for further information
  15. 15 Acknowledgements
  16. 16 References