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world10 days ago•2 min saved

Heat threatens global coffee supply, new analysis finds

Climate Central finds the world’s top five coffee producers now face about 57 extra days annually with temperatures above 30C, with El Salvador adding 99 hot days, Brazil 70 and Ethiopia 34, risking arabica yields; as prices for arabica and robusta surge, adaptation funding for smallholders remains woefully insufficient, prompting initiatives like Oromia’s energy-efficient stoves, while governments must scale climate action to safeguard future coffee supplies.

via The Guardian|

#agriculture #arabica #climate-change

science-and-research1 year ago•2 min saved

"Ancient Origins: The Surprising Age of Your Morning Coffee"

Researchers have traced the origins of arabica coffee back 600,000 years through natural crossbreeding of two other coffee species, shedding light on its genetic makeup and vulnerabilities. The study, published in Nature Genetics, reveals how the plant's population fluctuated over time and highlights genetic clues that could help protect it from diseases like coffee leaf rust. Understanding arabica's past and present could aid in safeguarding the crop for future generations, ensuring a steady supply of the beloved beverage.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#arabica #climate-change #coffee

science-and-agriculture1 year ago•2 min saved

"Ancient Origins: Tracing the History of Your Morning Coffee"

Researchers have traced the origins of arabica coffee back 600,000 years through natural crossbreeding of two other coffee species, shedding light on its genetic history and vulnerabilities to diseases like coffee leaf rust. The study, published in Nature Genetics, aims to protect the plant from pests and climate change by exploring its genetic makeup and population fluctuations over time, potentially safeguarding the global coffee market dominated by arabica.

via The Associated Press|

#arabica #climate-change #coffee

science-and-agriculture2 years ago•3 min saved

"The Genetic Mystery Behind Diverse Arabica Coffee Flavors"

A study on the genome of Coffea arabica, the species responsible for 56% of all coffee sold, has revealed that despite minimal genetic variation at the DNA level, there are significant differences in flavor profiles and other characteristics due to wholesale swapping, deletion, and rearrangement of chromosomes. The genome sequencing will be a valuable resource for coffee breeders, aiding in the development of disease-resistant and climate-resilient coffee varieties.

via Nature.com|

#arabica #coffee #genetics