Objective:
To predict the quality of the Robusta coffee produced in Tanzania and Uganda by the genetic proportion of both local Robusta types-N'GANDA and ERECT- and their hybrids on farm, as revealed by molecular markers.

Approach:
-The genetic diversity of the local Robusta population will be studied using DNA characterisation through molecular markers -Each studied genotype will be assessed for the quality of its production. Near Infra Red Spectrophotometer technique (NIRS) on green coffee beans will be use for this. -It is expected that a final comparison of the two sets of results will permit us to detect specific DNA sequences associated with a good level of quality.