Unicamp scientists complete genetic sequencing of arabica coffee in Brazil

게시됨 2024년 5월 15일

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A team of international researchers has successfully sequenced the reference genome of Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica), a significant achievement that could potentially revolutionize coffee production. Published in the journal Nature Genetics, the study reveals crucial information about the coffee plant's genetic makeup, paving the way for genetic enhancements to enhance resistance to pests and climate changes, and to enhance sensory qualities like aroma and taste. The research also traced the migratory pattern of Arabica coffee from its origin in Ethiopia to Yemen and identified genes associated with disease resistance, such as coffee rust. This breakthrough could spur similar sequencing projects in other agricultural sectors, with the sequencing of sugar cane being the next objective.

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An unprecedented feat marked the global scientific community: a group of 69 researchers from 18 countries managed to decipher the reference genome of Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica), the most consumed species in the world and responsible for 70% of coffee production in Brazil. The work, published in the journal Nature Genetics in April, reveals valuable information that could revolutionize the production of this much-loved drink. Sequencing the Arabica coffee genome allows scientists to work on significant genetic improvements, aiming to make the plant more resistant to pests and adverse climatic conditions, in addition to improving its sensory characteristics, such as aroma and flavor. "With a deeper understanding of the plant's genetic material, we can identify genes related to each of its characteristics and carry out genetic modifications to obtain a higher quality product", highlights João Meidanis, professor at the Institute of Computing (IC) at Unicamp and one of the ...

출처: Portal Do Agronegocio