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S-Line
History
S-Line (Selection-Line) includes the S795 and the S288 varieties. Balehonnur Coffee Research Station in India developed S795 by crossing Kent, a Typica sub-variety with S288, which is a naturally occurring Arabica-Liberica hybrid. S-Line are widely planted in India and Indonesia.
Genetic Trait
S-Line is important for being one of the first strains of Arabica found to be resistant to coffee leaf rust disease.
Taste Profile
S-Line are generally considered as varieties with a respectable cup profile.
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