T8667 is a high-yielding Catimor (Timor Hybrid x Caturra) for warm zones and acidic soils, with intermediate rust resistance.
T8667 is a Catimor-group introgressed variety (Timor Hybrid 832/1 x Caturra), a high-yielding compact plant that WCR recommends for acidic, aluminium-rich soils and warm climates. WCR rates its quality potential at high altitude as low, says it needs high nutrition, and notes it is susceptible to Ojo de Gallo, coffee berry disease and nematodes. It was developed through the PROMECAFE consortium.
Field notes
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The T in T8667 stands for Turrialba, home of the CATIE research station in Costa Rica that received fifth-generation progeny of this Timor Hybrid x Caturra cross from Brazil in 1978.
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Several well-known varieties were selected from it, including Costa Rica 95 at CATIE, Lempira in Honduras and Catisic in El Salvador.
Family tree
T8667 is a cross of Timor Hybrid and Caturra.
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