Title:	Genetic diversity of Coffea arabica.
Authors:	FERREIRA, J. L. CAIXETA, E. T. CANIATO, F. F. SETOTAW, T. SANT'ANA, G. C. FERREIRA, L. M.
Affiliation:	JULIANO LINO FERREIRA, CPPSUL EVELINE TEIXEIRA CAIXETA FERNANDA FATIMA CANIATO TESFAHUN SETOTAW GUSTAVO CÉSAR SANT’ANA LEILA MARIA FERREIRA.
Date Issued:	2021
Citation:	In: MAIA, R. T.; CAMPOS, M. de A. (ed.). Genetic variation. London: IntechOpen, 2021.
Pages:	p. 59-81.
Description:	Coffea arabica L. is a native coffee species probably originated in Abyssinia, now Ethiopia. The genetic diversity of C. arabica has economic implications directly related to profits by breeding for developing new varieties to a global market. The economic value of C. arabica genetic resources are estimated at US$ 420 million, considered a 10% discount rate. Understanding the extent of traits variability and genetic diversity is essential to guide crosses between genotypes, targeting the development of new varieties with high economic value. This chapter will present the C. arabica economic importance, primarily to Brazil, the most significant world producer; we will outline the origin and dispersion of arabica coffee and briefly show the leading germplasm banks. We will also point out contribution of genetic diversity studies based on morphological, agronomic traits, and molecular markers supporting the development of new varieties. Finally, we present an outline for the future.
Thesagro:	Café Genética Coffea Arábica Marcador Molecular
Keywords:	Diversidade genética
ISBN:	978-1-83881-097-9
DOI:	dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.87548
Type of Material:	Parte de livro
Access:	openAccess
Appears in Collections:	Capítulo em livro técnico (CPPSUL)