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Tributun: a coffee cultivar developed in partnership with farmers

Abstract

Tributun is a cultivar of Coffea canephora derived from breeding clones discovered by farmers. It was evaluated at 150 m asl in northern Espírito Santo for yield, plant vigor and pest and disease resistance. The cultivar with six genotypes produces a mean yield of 90.87 bags ha-1 year-1.

Keywords:
Coffea canephora; plant resistance; climate change; conilon

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