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UNLOCKING THE I n recent years, the world of plant genetics tists to selectively breed seedlings bearing specific

attributes, such as disease resistance, thereby revo-
has been significantly transformed, usher-
ing in a new era of precision and progress
lutionizing our approach to plant improvement.
in crop traceability and breeding, thanks
It is noteworthy that while this revolutionary
FUTURE OF COFFEE to remarkable advancements and increasing afford- technology has permeated many facets of modern
agriculture, the coffee sector finds itself somewhat
ability in genotyping technologies. Genetic sequencing
is no longer a mere scientific endeavor; it has evolved
heroes of our morning rituals, have been denied ac-
into a pivotal tool for enhancing plant traits. lagging behind. Coffee producers, often the unsung
The power of genotyping lies in its ability to
Genetic Traceability and Sustainability identify and validate the intricate connections be- cess to crucial information and choices regarding
coffee varieties and their potential benefits. The
Initiatives by World Coffee Research tween a plant’s DNA and its inherent characteristics, repercussions of this knowledge gap reverberate
a practice that holds immense promise in agricultur- deeply within the coffee industry, undermining the
al domains, particularly in the hallowed fields of field long-term prospects of coffee farming businesses
trials and nurseries. By doing so, it empowers scien- around the world.

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