Is the genetic integrity of wild Coffea canephora from Ivory Coast threatened by hybridization with introduced coffee trees from Central Africa?

Abstract Robusta coffee ( Coffea Canephora ) is an important source of income and employment, contributing significantly to the economies many developing countries. This species split into two genetic groups: Guinean Congolese. Côte-d’Ivoire primary diversification center pool, which offers great potential for improvement. However, erosion this group currently a threat in country because massive introduction Congolese accessions done previous decades. In work, we analyzed progenies isolated population C. canephora composed mix using SNP markers. The analysis focus on male parents’ contribution open pollination. results show that cultivars from gene pool integrity wild populations pool. Indeed, showed pollens have more ability pollinate than pollen perform trees. We recommend program be put place ensure conservation through situ or ex conservation.