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Today’s Coffee,

Tomorrow’s Future

C offee, one of the world’s most beloved

morning drinks and a major agricultural
crop in many countries, is facing a crisis
like many other agricultural products.
Climate change is causing unpredictable weather
conditions that are making it increasingly difficult
for coffee farmers to thrive. The increasing demand
for “sustainable coffee” has put immense pressure
on those who grow and harvest it, resulting in an
urgent need to secure the future of this vital industry.
One possible solution towards achieving this goal
lies in genetic diversity and gene banks; conservation
strategies that can help protect coffee crops from
extreme weather events such as floods and droughts,
while also ensuring the integrity of its flavor profiles.
By preserving various varieties of wild or native
coffees, as well as hybrids that have been developed
over time, these gene banks provide a safety net
against the ever-changing conditions coffee farmers
must contend with.

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