Abstract
South-Omo is one the potential coffee producing areas of south western Ethiopia. However, the coffee producers are still challenging with lack of improved varieties. To overcome this problem and deliver coffee technologies in a short period of time, testing the adaptability of released coffee verities breeding program was designed. The objectives were to test the adaptability of released coffee varieties under Jinka coffee growing area and to identify the suitable varieties and recommend for users. Seven selected coffee varieties and one local check were tested around Jinka area. The experiment was established in 2018. The varieties were tested in replicated trial with completely randomized block design (RCBD) for two constitutive seasons at Shirshir kebele site, South Ari in South Omo. Data were collected for clean bean yield and growth parameters such as number of primary branches and number of fruits per primary branch. The collected data were subjected to statistical analysis using SAS software. The significant difference was observed among varieties for yield and yield related traits. Among the tested varieties, Menesibu and Desu showed best adaptability to the area. Generally, Menesibu and Desu were identified as the best adaptable varieties and recommended for further multiplication and distribution for framers and other users.
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