The overarching goal of this database is to advance our understanding of wild coffee species, with the ultimate aim of improving their conservation and development.
More specifically, we intend to:
Compile Comprehensive Information: Aggregate information for each species, drawing from both referenced and non-referenced literature, as well as personal observations. This will encompass data on their natural distributions, habitats, morphological features, phenological patterns, biochemical compositions, and genetic/genomic characteristics. The objective is to make this wealth of information accessible through the database.
Specific Presentation of Wild Species: Present each wild species in living collections at the Bassin-Martin and Reunion Island sites, as well as in Kianjavato, Madagascar. This presentation will be accompanied by a photo gallery, providing visual insights into the diverse aspects of these species.
Dedicated Presentation of BaraCoffea Group: Devote a specific section to the wild species belonging to the BaraCoffea group from Madagascar. This focused presentation will offer detailed information about the unique characteristics, distribution, and significance of species within this particular group.
This database has been published in Guyot R, Hamon P, Couturon E, Raharimalala N, Rakotomalala JJ, Lakkanna S, Sabatier S, Affouard A, Bonnet P. WCSdb: a database of wild Coffea species. Database (Oxford). 2020 Nov 20;2020:baaa069. doi: 10.1093/database/baaa069
Update: Oct 2024