Plant Science Conversations: Global Coffee Conservation (Online Discussion)


Plant Science Conversations: Global Coffee Conservation (Online Discussion)
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PLANT SCIENCE CONVERSATIONS: GLOBAL COFFEE CONSERVATION AND GENETICS (ONLINE DISCUSSION)
Saharah Moon Chapotin, Executive Director, U.S. Botanic Garden; Chifumi Nagai, Senior Research Scientist, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Hawaii Agriculture Research Center (HARC) and Affiliate Graduate Faculty, University of Hawaii; Sarada Krishnan, Director of Horticulture and Center for Global Initiatives, Denver Botanic Gardens   

Ever wonder about the science behind your cup of coffee? Coffee is produced in about 80 countries, and an estimated 125 million people in Latin America, Africa and Asia depend on it for their livelihoods. USBG Executive Director Dr. Saharah Moon Chapotin will lead an online discussion about coffee genetics and global coffee conservation. Plant scientists Dr. Sarada Krishnan and Dr. Chifumi Nagai will share a snapshot of current research and discuss how plant breeders develop new coffee varieties to combat pests and diseases and adapt to climate change. Bring your questions to this unique opportunity to engage with leading plant scientists.

Please note: This program will be offered through the online platform Livestorm. Clicking on the pre-registration link below will allow you to register through that system.

This program is supported by the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden.

DATE: Friday, April 23
TIME: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET
LOCATION: online
FREE: Pre-registration required


United States Botanic Garden Conservatory
100 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 225-8333