DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY PAVES WAY FOR MORE FLAVORSOME COFFEE Source: Stock Italian researchers pieced together the complete genetic map of the world's most popular drink, Arabica coffee. Here's what we know: Knowing the complete genetic map will help breed new coffee crops It will also lead to crops that cope better in the warming world With the discovery scientists may be able to provide coffee growers with coffees that appeals even more to consumers Scientists are now able to home in on the genes responsible for sweetness and the flavor of the brew Additionally knowing the gene sequences, scientists should be able to develop new varieties of coffee with different flavors and aromas What's more, the discovery will enable scientists to protect the plants from Climate Change For coffee lovers around the world, includi