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Brazilian researchers remix coffee varieties to save arabica from climate collapse

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Published on 24 April 2026
Brazilian researchers remix coffee varieties to save arabica from climate collapse

Drought and disease resistance may rewrite coffee futures

Brazilian researchers are combining coffee varieties to tackle a looming climate threat to global coffee supplies. As arabica yields decline, the study focuses on developing drought and disease-resistant strains that can better withstand warming temperatures and crop pressures. The work aims to protect future harvests and stabilize a crop millions depend on worldwide.

  • Researchers are remixing coffee varieties to prepare for climate impacts
  • Arabica is projected to face declining yields under warming
  • New strains aim to be drought and disease resistant
  • Goal: protect global coffee supply and future harvests
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