Genotypic Performance of <i>Coffea canephora</i> at Transitional Altitudes for Climate-Resilient Coffee Cultivation
The <i>Coffea canephora</i> market has grown significantly, driven by its economic relevance and improvements in beverage quality. Developing varieties adapted to local edaphoclimatic conditions is essential for supporting smallholder farmers, increasing productivity, and ensuring qualit...
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| author | Renan Baptista Jordaim Tafarel Victor Colodetti Wagner Nunes Rodrigues Rodrigo Amaro de Salles José Francisco Teixeira do Amaral Laiane Silva Maciel Fábio Luiz Partelli José Cochicho Ramalho Marcelo Antonio Tomaz |
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| description | The <i>Coffea canephora</i> market has grown significantly, driven by its economic relevance and improvements in beverage quality. Developing varieties adapted to local edaphoclimatic conditions is essential for supporting smallholder farmers, increasing productivity, and ensuring quality in the face of environmental challenges. This study evaluated 27 genotypes under two irrigation regimes using a split-plot design in a completely randomized block arrangement, with four replicates and three plants per plot. Growth and yield parameters were assessed. Genotypes 102, 103, 105, 106, 202, 209, 301, 303, and 305 showed significantly higher yields under full irrigation—up to 60% greater than under minimal irrigation—demonstrating strong responsiveness to water availability. In contrast, genotypes 203 and 206 performed better under minimal irrigation, with 29% higher yields, suggesting lower water requirements or greater drought tolerance. These findings highlight the potential for selecting genotypes suited to transitional altitudes that can benefit from targeted irrigation strategies. The combined use of irrigation and altitude-specific cultivation represents a viable and necessary approach to maximizing genetic potential, optimizing water use, and enhancing the sustainability of <i>C. canephora</i> cultivation in regions facing climate variability. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2f54b637307f4e0ca320f7aa97ffcf042025-08-20T03:27:29ZengMDPI AGHorticulturae2311-75242025-05-0111659510.3390/horticulturae11060595Genotypic Performance of <i>Coffea canephora</i> at Transitional Altitudes for Climate-Resilient Coffee CultivationRenan Baptista Jordaim0Tafarel Victor Colodetti1Wagner Nunes Rodrigues2Rodrigo Amaro de Salles3José Francisco Teixeira do Amaral4Laiane Silva Maciel5Fábio Luiz Partelli6José Cochicho Ramalho7Marcelo Antonio Tomaz8Departamento de Agronomia, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Alegre 29500-000, ES, BrazilINCAPER, Centro de Pesquisa, Desenvolvimento e Inovação Sul, Fazenda Experimental de Bananal do Norte, Pacotuba, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim 29323-000, ES, BrazilINCAPER, Centro de Pesquisa, Desenvolvimento e Inovação Sul, Fazenda Experimental de Bananal do Norte, Pacotuba, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim 29323-000, ES, BrazilDepartamento de Fitotecnia, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa 36570-000, MG, BrazilDepartamento de Engenharia Agrícola, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Alegre 29500-000, ES, BrazilDepartamento de Agronomia, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Alegre 29500-000, ES, BrazilDepartamento de Ciências Agrárias e Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, São Mateus 29932-540, ES, BrazilPlant Stress and Biodiversity Lab, Forest Research Center (CEF), Associate Laboratory TERRA, School of Agriculture, University of Lisbon (ISA/ULisboa), 2784-505 Oeiras, PortugalDepartamento de Agronomia, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Alegre 29500-000, ES, BrazilThe <i>Coffea canephora</i> market has grown significantly, driven by its economic relevance and improvements in beverage quality. Developing varieties adapted to local edaphoclimatic conditions is essential for supporting smallholder farmers, increasing productivity, and ensuring quality in the face of environmental challenges. This study evaluated 27 genotypes under two irrigation regimes using a split-plot design in a completely randomized block arrangement, with four replicates and three plants per plot. Growth and yield parameters were assessed. Genotypes 102, 103, 105, 106, 202, 209, 301, 303, and 305 showed significantly higher yields under full irrigation—up to 60% greater than under minimal irrigation—demonstrating strong responsiveness to water availability. In contrast, genotypes 203 and 206 performed better under minimal irrigation, with 29% higher yields, suggesting lower water requirements or greater drought tolerance. These findings highlight the potential for selecting genotypes suited to transitional altitudes that can benefit from targeted irrigation strategies. The combined use of irrigation and altitude-specific cultivation represents a viable and necessary approach to maximizing genetic potential, optimizing water use, and enhancing the sustainability of <i>C. canephora</i> cultivation in regions facing climate variability.https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/11/6/595conilon coffeeclimate changeagro-climatic zoningproductivity |
| spellingShingle | Renan Baptista Jordaim Tafarel Victor Colodetti Wagner Nunes Rodrigues Rodrigo Amaro de Salles José Francisco Teixeira do Amaral Laiane Silva Maciel Fábio Luiz Partelli José Cochicho Ramalho Marcelo Antonio Tomaz Genotypic Performance of <i>Coffea canephora</i> at Transitional Altitudes for Climate-Resilient Coffee Cultivation Horticulturae conilon coffee climate change agro-climatic zoning productivity |
| title | Genotypic Performance of <i>Coffea canephora</i> at Transitional Altitudes for Climate-Resilient Coffee Cultivation |
| title_full | Genotypic Performance of <i>Coffea canephora</i> at Transitional Altitudes for Climate-Resilient Coffee Cultivation |
| title_fullStr | Genotypic Performance of <i>Coffea canephora</i> at Transitional Altitudes for Climate-Resilient Coffee Cultivation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Genotypic Performance of <i>Coffea canephora</i> at Transitional Altitudes for Climate-Resilient Coffee Cultivation |
| title_short | Genotypic Performance of <i>Coffea canephora</i> at Transitional Altitudes for Climate-Resilient Coffee Cultivation |
| title_sort | genotypic performance of i coffea canephora i at transitional altitudes for climate resilient coffee cultivation |
| topic | conilon coffee climate change agro-climatic zoning productivity |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/11/6/595 |
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