The aim of this research was to estimate genetic parameters and predict the additive genetic values in the selection of Coffea arabica progenies (" Sarchimor " x (" Icatu" x " Catuaí" )) carrying more than five rust resistance genes. The research was carried out with 27 F2 progenies derived from " Sarchimor " PR 75163-7 x (" Icatu " x " Catuaí" ) MRFPB-C-41-1 and the control ' IAPAR 59 '. The traits evaluated were vegetative vigor, rust resistance, bean size, fruit maturity and productivity. The selection was based on individual additive genetic effect for vegetative vigor and resistance to rust, characters that presented variability. The additive genetic gains with the 54 individuals plants selected (10% of selection intensity) were 3,1% for vegetative vigor and 10,3% for rust resistance. It is possible to obtain superior inbred lines with rust resistance and high vegetative vigor from this population. The selection of individual plants with additive genetic effects promotes the identification of genetically better individuals, and the maximization of the genetic per selection cycle.
Coffea arabica; breeding; vegetative vigor; rust resistance; anticipated selection; mixed models
