The COFFEEADAPT team studies the mechanisms of coffee adaptation to abiotic stresses and to sustainable production systems, with the aim of developing and disseminating more resilient varieties.

Our research focuses on genetic diversity, major agronomic and quality traits (e.g. drought tolerance, root system, cup quality), as well as on the integration of multi-omics data to improve the efficiency of selection.

We also explore sustainable agricultural practices, including reduced pesticide use and regenerative approaches, always in connection with varietal performance. Functional genomics and biotechnologies are a central pillar of our work, supporting gene validation (e.g. genome editing, transgenesis), the development of innovative breeding strategies, and dissemination tools such as somatic embryogenesis.

All our activities are embedded in a strong network of public and private partners, covering all major coffee-producing regions.

The team has recently expanded with the arrival of three colleagues from the Vitropic laboratory, who fully contribute to strengthening our dynamics around genome editing technologies for tropical plants.