MGS Guaiçara e MGS Vereda are resistant to Meloidogyne paranaensis, one of the most aggressive nematode parasites of coffee. MGS Vereda is an early maturation cultivar, whereas MGS Guaiçara has a medium maturation cycle. Both cultivars produce red fruit, have high size, and high yield potential in infested areas.
Keywords:
Coffee; genetic resistance; M. paranaensis
| Cultivars | YIELD* | NEM g-1** | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2020 | ||
| MGS Guaiçara | 16.5c | 35.7c | 74.0b |
| MGS Vereda | 29.9a | 184.6b | 94.0b |
| IPR 100 | 23.9b | 37.3c | 40.9b |
| Catuaí Amarelo IAC 62 | 7.7d | 2423.6a | 2358.0a |
| CV (%) | 32.74 | 62.8 | 50.9 |
| Traits | |
|---|---|
| Plant height (size) | High |
| Canopy shape | Conical |
| Canopy diameter | Medium |
| Internode | Length |
| Secondary branching: | High |
| Color of leaves (shoots) | Green (when young and adults) |
| Leaf size | Medium |
| Color of ripe fruit | Red |
| Fruit shape | Oblong |
| Seed size | Medium to large |
| Seed shape | Wide |
| Leaf blade edges | Slightly undulate |
| Rust resistance | No |
| M. paranaensis resistance | High |
| Vegetative vigor | High |
