Plant Morphological and Leaf Anatomical Traits in <i>Coffea arabica</i> L. Cultivars Cropped in Gorongosa Mountain, Mozambique
Studies on the genetic diversity of coffee trees are important, considering their role in the maximization of productivity and quality. However, the success of a breeding program depends on the existence of genetic variability in the population under study. Our study aimed to evaluate the genetic di...
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| description | Studies on the genetic diversity of coffee trees are important, considering their role in the maximization of productivity and quality. However, the success of a breeding program depends on the existence of genetic variability in the population under study. Our study aimed to evaluate the genetic diversity of the morpho-agronomic and anatomical leaf traits of different cultivars of <i>Coffea arabica</i> grown in the Gorongosa mountain region, in the area of Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique. The experiment assessed nine coffee cultivars based on their morpho-agronomic and anatomical traits. The plagiotropic branch diameter, leaf dry mass, leaf mass per area, number of epidermal cells + stomata, and stomatal form indicated differences among the studied cultivars. Among the nine <i>C. arabica</i> cultivars grown in the mountainous region of Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique, low genetic variability in morpho-agronomic traits was detected, while the genetic variability in leaf anatomical traits was higher. The nine cultivars were segregated into two groups, one consisting of Catucaí Amarelo 2SL and Catuaí Vermelho IAC 81, and the second consisting of Catuaí Amarelo IAC 39, Catucaí Vermelho 19/8, Acauã, Catucaí 785-15, Costa Rica, Catimor 128, and Catuaí Vermelho IAC 44. The cultivar segregation into the two groups indicated that the morpho-anatomical traits can be considered during the selection stages in breeding programs. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-af0068ffa0f64706bb0c66cc5ce533b72025-08-20T01:55:32ZengMDPI AGHorticulturae2311-75242024-09-01109100210.3390/horticulturae10091002Plant Morphological and Leaf Anatomical Traits in <i>Coffea arabica</i> L. Cultivars Cropped in Gorongosa Mountain, MozambiqueNiquisse José Alberto0Adésio Ferreira1Ana I. Ribeiro-Barros2Elisa Mitsuko Aoyama3Larícia Olária Emerick Silva4Miroslava Rakocevic5José Cochicho Ramalho6Fábio Luiz Partelli7Genetic Breeding Program, Federal University of Espírito Santo, S/N Guararema, Alegre 29500-000, ES, BrazilGenetic Breeding Program, Federal University of Espírito Santo, S/N Guararema, Alegre 29500-000, ES, BrazilPlant Stress & Biodiversity Labaratory, Center for Forestry Studies (CEF), Associate Laboratory TERRA, School of Agriculture (ISA), Lisbon University (ULisboa), Quinta do Marquês, Av. República, Tapada da Ajuda, 1349-017 Lisboa, PortugalDepartment of Agrarian and Biological Sciences (DCAB), Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Rod. BR 101 Norte, Km 60, Bairro Litorâneo, São Mateus 29932-540, ES, BrazilGenetic Breeding Program, Federal University of Espírito Santo, S/N Guararema, Alegre 29500-000, ES, BrazilDepartment of Agrarian and Biological Sciences (DCAB), Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Rod. BR 101 Norte, Km 60, Bairro Litorâneo, São Mateus 29932-540, ES, BrazilPlant Stress & Biodiversity Labaratory, Center for Forestry Studies (CEF), Associate Laboratory TERRA, School of Agriculture (ISA), Lisbon University (ULisboa), Quinta do Marquês, Av. República, Tapada da Ajuda, 1349-017 Lisboa, PortugalDepartment of Agrarian and Biological Sciences (DCAB), Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Rod. BR 101 Norte, Km 60, Bairro Litorâneo, São Mateus 29932-540, ES, BrazilStudies on the genetic diversity of coffee trees are important, considering their role in the maximization of productivity and quality. However, the success of a breeding program depends on the existence of genetic variability in the population under study. Our study aimed to evaluate the genetic diversity of the morpho-agronomic and anatomical leaf traits of different cultivars of <i>Coffea arabica</i> grown in the Gorongosa mountain region, in the area of Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique. The experiment assessed nine coffee cultivars based on their morpho-agronomic and anatomical traits. The plagiotropic branch diameter, leaf dry mass, leaf mass per area, number of epidermal cells + stomata, and stomatal form indicated differences among the studied cultivars. Among the nine <i>C. arabica</i> cultivars grown in the mountainous region of Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique, low genetic variability in morpho-agronomic traits was detected, while the genetic variability in leaf anatomical traits was higher. The nine cultivars were segregated into two groups, one consisting of Catucaí Amarelo 2SL and Catuaí Vermelho IAC 81, and the second consisting of Catuaí Amarelo IAC 39, Catucaí Vermelho 19/8, Acauã, Catucaí 785-15, Costa Rica, Catimor 128, and Catuaí Vermelho IAC 44. The cultivar segregation into the two groups indicated that the morpho-anatomical traits can be considered during the selection stages in breeding programs.https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/10/9/1002Arabica coffeebranch diameterepidermal cell numberplagiotropic branchesstomatal form |
| spellingShingle | Niquisse José Alberto Adésio Ferreira Ana I. Ribeiro-Barros Elisa Mitsuko Aoyama Larícia Olária Emerick Silva Miroslava Rakocevic José Cochicho Ramalho Fábio Luiz Partelli Plant Morphological and Leaf Anatomical Traits in <i>Coffea arabica</i> L. Cultivars Cropped in Gorongosa Mountain, Mozambique Horticulturae Arabica coffee branch diameter epidermal cell number plagiotropic branches stomatal form |
| title | Plant Morphological and Leaf Anatomical Traits in <i>Coffea arabica</i> L. Cultivars Cropped in Gorongosa Mountain, Mozambique |
| title_full | Plant Morphological and Leaf Anatomical Traits in <i>Coffea arabica</i> L. Cultivars Cropped in Gorongosa Mountain, Mozambique |
| title_fullStr | Plant Morphological and Leaf Anatomical Traits in <i>Coffea arabica</i> L. Cultivars Cropped in Gorongosa Mountain, Mozambique |
| title_full_unstemmed | Plant Morphological and Leaf Anatomical Traits in <i>Coffea arabica</i> L. Cultivars Cropped in Gorongosa Mountain, Mozambique |
| title_short | Plant Morphological and Leaf Anatomical Traits in <i>Coffea arabica</i> L. Cultivars Cropped in Gorongosa Mountain, Mozambique |
| title_sort | plant morphological and leaf anatomical traits in i coffea arabica i l cultivars cropped in gorongosa mountain mozambique |
| topic | Arabica coffee branch diameter epidermal cell number plagiotropic branches stomatal form |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/10/9/1002 |
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