Expert Jose Angel Lacerra Espino told ACN that this province has created four centers to reproduce the seeds obtained in this institution and explained that these centers multiply those of traditional varieties, which were previously rejuvenated and improved.
 
Lacerra noted that one of the most significant deficiencies in the production of coffee in Cuba is the use of low quality seeds, which brings about low yielding and difficulties in the development of the fruits and less productivity per plant.

He explained that the genetic pattern of the crops have decreased their potential because of the inappropriate care of coffee plantations, deficiencies in the nutrition of the soil, and difficulties in the selection and benefit of coffee beans, among other reasons.

The expert pointed out that the reproduction of strains in the newly ounded seed banks accounts for a systematic assessment and severe phytosanitary control to guarantee its propagation without losing qualities.

He mentioned that these centers will supply high-quality seeds to coffee growers in the province, who must reproduce and maintain seedlings in the existing nurseries in each farm.

Experienced coffee grower Manuel Gonzalez Betancourt, who runs one of the certified seed banks in Villa Clara, affirmed that this implementation is vital for agricultural production and determines the yielding of the crops in a high percentage.

Gonzalez, who has been linked for more than 15 years to the scientific programs of the EEC, grows six certified coffee varieties in one hectare, in accordance with technical norms established so as to avoid damaging their potential.