Varietal Evaluation of Coffee Genotype in Subtropical Nepal

Yellow Caturra produced the highest total fresh cherry yield (5.34 kg/plant) among 19 Coffea arabica genotypes grown at Malepatan, Pokhara (848 m) from January–June 2026.

• Why it matters: Nepal’s coffee productivity is far below genetic potential, partly because locally validated variety recommendations are lacking for combining yield, quality traits, and coffee leaf rust (CLR) response.
• What they did: In a randomized complete block design with three replications, the study measured morphological and yield-attributing traits and CLR severity over time, including AUDPC.
• The result: Selection-10 showed the lowest CLR disease development (AUDPC 25.03 rating-days), while Caturra Amarillo had the highest (AUDPC 347.95 rating-days), supporting genotype choice that weighs productivity, quality, and CLR response together.