Arabica Coffee's Ancient Origins and Climate Adaptation Unveiled

Groundbreaking study traces Coffea arabica back over 600,000 years, revealing its resilience and challenges in the face of climate change.

Researchers have decoded the Arabica coffee genome, tracing its origins to over 600,000 years ago in Ethiopia.
The study highlights Arabica's natural formation through crossbreeding and its adaptation over millennia.
Arabica, making up 60% of global coffee consumption, faces threats from low genetic diversity and climate change.
Advanced DNA sequencing has provided insights into Arabica's resistance to diseases like coffee leaf rust.
The research underscores the importance of genetic study in developing climate-resilient coffee varieties.