Publication of an article on the microbiome of Arabica coffee leaves and fruits!

“Ecological Function and Diversity of the Endosphere Microbiome in Leaves and Fruits of Coffea arabica L. Across Elevation and Shade Gradients.”

In August 2025, a study conducted in Gorongosa National Park (PNG), Mozambique, was published in the journal Environmental DNA, revealing that microorganisms present in the leaves and fruits of Coffea arabica play a decisive role in the health and resilience of the plants. This study, conducted in agroforestry systems, analyzed how microbial diversity varies across different elevations and levels of shade, concluding that elevation is the primary factor influencing the composition of the microbiome. The results reinforce that understanding and integrating the endophytic microbiome into agricultural practices may be a key strategy for promoting more sustainable, resilient coffee production that is aligned with local biodiversity.

Authors: Chinedu C. Obieze, Inocência P. E. Tapaça, Inês Graça, Gilberto V. de Melo Pereira, Fábio L. Partelli, José C. Ramalho, Isabel Marques, Ana I. Ribeiro-Barros.

For more details, see the full article in Environmental DNA (https://doi.org/10.1002/edn3.70119)