Today, the centre aims to be a premier biotechnology research facility, integrating modern tools for genetic improvement, rapid propagation of elite planting material, conservation of coffee genetic resources, and development of resilient coffee varieties capable of addressing emerging challenges posed by climate change.

About the Centre

The Centre of Excellence for Climate Resilience and Non-Conventional Breeding in Coffee is dedicated to developing innovative technologies for sustainable coffee improvement. The Centre integrates plant tissue culture, molecular biology, genomics, molecular breeding, and biotechnology to accelerate the development of climate-resilient, high-yielding, and quality coffee varieties.

Research activities include the development of plant tissue culture and micropropagation protocols for large-scale multiplication of elite coffee genotypes, production of disease-free and true-to-type planting material, and conservation of valuable germplasm through in vitro techniques.

The Centre employs advanced DNA marker technologies for DNA fingerprinting, genetic diversity analysis, varietal identification, and marker-assisted breeding. These approaches support germplasm conservation and accelerate the identification of desirable traits associated with productivity, cup quality, and tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses.

By combining conventional breeding with modern biotechnology, the Centre is working towards developing coffee varieties with improved resistance to pests, diseases, drought, and other climate-related stresses, thereby contributing to the long-term sustainability and global competitiveness of Indian coffee.