Origin of Arabica Coffee
Researchers have traced the origins of arabica coffee back to 600,000 years ago through natural crossbreeding. The study provides insights into the genetic makeup of arabica coffee and how to protect the plant from pests and climate change.
Key Points
- Arabica coffee emerged 600,000 years ago through natural crossbreeding
- Researchers studied genomes of different coffee species to trace the origin
- Findings can help protect arabica coffee from diseases and climate change
Pros
- Insight into the genetic makeup of arabica coffee
- Understanding how to protect the plant from pests and climate change