#2271Environmental ScienceFront Page11 November 2025
Wild Coffee Species, Coffea dactylifera, Offers Hope for Climate-Resilient Breeding
Scientists have conducted the first multidisciplinary assessment of Coffea dactylifera, a wild coffee species from the Democratic Republic of Congo. This research reveals its potential for climate-resilient coffee breeding due to its unique genetic, climatic, and sensory characteristics. The findings highlight its importance for both conservation and the future sustainability of the global coffee industry.
By Tas, Bollen, Kambale, Bawin, de Backer, Janssens, Assumani, Stoffelen, Honnay, Vandelook
