Canephora (Robusta) · Uganda
NARO-Kituza Robusta 1
KR1
A clone selected to resist coffee wilt disease without sacrificing cup quality. In Uganda the disease was particularly severe: in surveys published in 2003 it was present on 90% of the farms examined, with 45% of trees infected per farm.
Frequently asked questions
Is NARO-Kituza Robusta 1 resistant to coffee leaf rust?
Declared resistance: Resistant.
How it grows
Disease resistanceResistant
YieldHigh
Potenziale in tazzaGood
Hybrid clone from natural cross-pollination. Selected by the national coffee research institute (NACORI) after screening for coffee wilt disease, leaf rust and red blister. Stated yield 2800 kg/ha of green coffee, cup score 81.
Where it is grown
Sources
Altitude, cup profile and scores describe the typical behaviour of the variety: a single lot depends on the harvest year, soil, processing and roast. Data without a verified source is not published.