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Genetic diversity of wild and cultivated Coffea canephora in northeastern DR Congo and the implications for conservation.
American journal of botany - 1 Dec 2021
Vanden Abeele Samuel, Janssens Steven B, Asimonyio Anio Justin, Bawin Yves, Depecker Jonas, Kambale Bienfait, Mwanga Mwanga Ithé, Ebele Tshimi, Ntore Salvator, Stoffelen Piet, Vandelook Filip
Abstract excerpt
PREMISE: Many cultivated coffee varieties descend from Coffea canephora, commonly known as Robusta coffee. The Congo Basin has a century-long history of Robusta coffee cultivation and breeding, and is hypothesized to be the region of origin of many of the cultivated Robusta varieties. Since little is known about the genetic composition of C. canephora in this region, we assessed the genetic diversity of wild and...
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