tags: [] - MOC - coffee/botany - coffee/varieties aliases: - Botany MOC - Varietals MOC - Coffee Varieties MOC
Coffee Botany and Varietals¶
This Map of Content organises all knowledge related to coffee plant biology, taxonomy, genetics, and the diverse varieties cultivated worldwide. Understanding coffee botany is foundational to appreciating terroir, processing impacts, and quality potential across different origins and growing systems.
Core Botanical Concepts¶
Plant Science Foundations¶
- Coffee Plant Anatomy
- Coffee Plant Physiology
- Coffee Flowering and Fruiting
- Coffee Cherry Development
- Coffee Root Systems
- Photosynthesis in Coffee
- Coffee Plant Nutrition
Taxonomy and Classification¶
- Coffea Genus
- Coffee Species Overview
- Arabica (Coffea arabica)
- Robusta (Coffea canephora)
- Liberica (Coffea liberica)
- Excelsa (Coffea excelsa/liberica var. dewevrei)
- Rare Coffee Species
- Wild Coffee Species
Genetics and Breeding¶
- Coffee Genetics Basics
- Coffee Breeding Programs
- F1 Hybrids
- Genetic Diversity in Coffee
- Mutation in Coffee Plants
- Polyploidy in Coffee
- Coffee Gene Banks
- Marker-Assisted Selection
Major Variety Families¶
Typica Family¶
- Typica
- Jamaica Blue Mountain
- Kona Typica
- Sumatra Typica
- Bergendal
- Pache Comum
- Pluma Hidalgo
- Criollo
Bourbon Family¶
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- Red Bourbon
- Yellow Bourbon
- Pink Bourbon
- Orange Bourbon
- Pointu (Laurina)
- Caturra
- Villa Sarchi
- Pacas
- Tekisic
Bourbon-Derived Dwarf Mutations¶
- Caturra
- Pacas
- Villa Sarchi
- Dwarf Mutations in Coffee
Caturra Crosses and Derivatives¶
- Catuai
- Catimor
- Icatu
- Mundo Novo
Ethiopian Heirlooms¶
- Ethiopian Landraces
- Heirloom Varieties
- Gesha (Geisha)
- Ethiopian Variety Naming Challenges
- JARC Varieties
- Kurume
- Dega
- Wolisho
Timor Hybrid Derivatives¶
- Timor Hybrid (Híbrido de Timor)
- Catimor
- Sarchimor
- Ruiru 11
- Batian
- Centroamericano
- Lempira
- IHCAFE 90
- Obata
- Borgia
- Parainema
Modern F1 Hybrids¶
- F1 Hybrid Coffee Varieties
- Starmaya
- Centroamericano
- Casiopea
- Evaluna
- Neyra
- H1 (Centroamericano)
- World Coffee Research F1 Portfolio
Specialty and Unique Varieties¶
Regional Variety Programs¶
Latin America¶
- Costa Rican Varieties
- Colombian Varieties
- Guatemalan Varieties
- Brazilian Varieties
- Peruvian Varieties
- Honduran Varieties
- El Salvador Varieties
Africa¶
- Kenyan Varieties
- Ethiopian Varieties
- Tanzanian Varieties
- Rwandan Varieties
- Burundian Varieties
Asia-Pacific¶
- Indonesian Varieties
- Papua New Guinea Varieties
- Indian Varieties
- Yemen Varieties
Variety Characteristics¶
Morphological Traits¶
- Plant Height and Vigor
- Leaf Characteristics
- Cherry Size and Color
- Bean Size and Shape
- Branching Patterns
- Internode Length
- Cherry Density
Agronomic Performance¶
- Yield Potential
- Disease Resistance in Coffee
- Drought Tolerance
- Shade Tolerance
- Altitude Adaptability
- Climate Requirements
- Soil Requirements
- Maturation Timing
Disease and Pest Resistance¶
- Coffee Leaf Rust (Hemileia vastatrix)
- Coffee Berry Disease
- Coffee Wilt Disease
- Nematode Resistance
- Coffee Berry Borer Resistance
- Bacterial Blight Resistance
Cup Quality Attributes¶
- Genetic Influence on Cup Quality
- Variety-Specific Flavor Profiles
- Acidity Potential by Variety
- Body Characteristics by Variety
- Sweetness Development
- Complexity and Variety
Selection and Propagation¶
Traditional Selection¶
- Mass Selection
- Clonal Selection
- Negative Selection
- Participatory Variety Selection
Propagation Methods¶
- Seed Propagation
- Vegetative Propagation
- Grafting in Coffee
- Tissue Culture
- Nursery Management
Seed Systems¶
- Certified Seed Programs
- Seed Gardens
- Seed Quality Control
- Genetic Purity
Conservation and Sustainability¶
Genetic Resources¶
- Coffee Genetic Diversity
- In-situ Conservation
- Ex-situ Conservation
- CATIE Germplasm Collection
- World Coffee Research
- National Coffee Research Centers
Threats to Diversity¶
- Genetic Erosion
- Climate Change Impact on Varieties
- Disease Pressure
- Variety Replacement Patterns
Future Directions¶
- Climate-Adapted Varieties
- Quality-Focused Breeding
- Sustainable Variety Development
- Farmer Participatory Breeding
Variety Evaluation¶
Research Institutions¶
- World Coffee Research
- CIRAD (Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique)
- CATIE (Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza)
- PROMECAFE
- Anacafé (Guatemala)
- IHCAFE (Honduras)
- ICAFE (Costa Rica)
- FNC (Colombia)
- JARC (Ethiopia)
Evaluation Methods¶
- Variety Trials
- Cup Quality Testing
- Agronomic Performance Assessment
- Disease Screening
- Multi-Location Testing
- On-Farm Trials
Data and Documentation¶
- Coffee Varieties Catalog
- Variety Passports
- Descriptor Lists
- Photographic Documentation
Related MOCs¶
- Terroir and Origins MOC — geography and terroir influence on variety expression
- Processing Methods MOC — processing effects on variety cup quality
- Cultivation and Agronomy MOC — farm-level agronomy and varietal management
- Coffee Quality and Evaluation MOC — quality scoring and cupping evaluation
- Coffee Science MOC — plant science and chemical underpinnings
Essential Resources¶
Books - Illy, A. & Viani, R. (Eds.) — Espresso Coffee: The Science of Quality - Wintgens, J.N. (Ed.) — Coffee: Growing, Processing, Sustainable Production - DaMatta, F.M. — Ecophysiology of Tropical Tree Crops
Online - World Coffee Research — Variety Catalog — comprehensive agronomic and sensory profiles for major varieties - CABI — Coffee Genetic Resources — taxonomy and genetic data - CIRAD — Coffee Research
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