The main objective of Coffee Improvement and Tissue Culture Case Team are:
- Generate high yield, disease resistance and best quality and adaptive improved coffee varieties.
- Coffee genetic conservation (collect and maintain the existing Arabica coffee germplasm found in different coffee-growing parts of Ethiopia).
- Multiplication and dissemination of improved coffee seed .
Core Research Areas in Coffee Improvement and Tissue Culture Case Team are:
- Broaden genetic base of modern varieties to combat the constant threat caused by the emergence of new strains of existing diseases.
- Develop environmentally friendly or organic production systems through zero pesticide use by using disease and pest-resistant varieties.
- Increase in yield without compromising coffee quality.
- Focus on the resistant host for reduced disease and pest control.
- High bean and cup quality.
