Core Viewpoint - Yunnan coffee represents a significant part of China's coffee industry, with over 98% of the country's planting area and production, and an expected export volume of 32,500 tons in 2024, supported by a complete coffee industry chain from cultivation to consumption [6][8]. Group 1: Industry Overview - Yunnan coffee has become a popular cultural experience for tourists, with coffee plantations offering activities like fresh bean picking and tasting [6][7]. - The Yunnan Provincial Dehong Tropical Agricultural Research Institute (Dehong Research Institute) plays a crucial role in the development of coffee varieties, having collected 952 coffee germplasm resources since 1967, which includes over 200 varieties [9][10]. Group 2: Research and Development - The Dehong Research Institute has developed the "Dehong" series of coffee, which includes 14 varieties, with 6 having passed national variety approval [10][11]. - The institute aims to enhance disease resistance in coffee plants, particularly against coffee rust, which can reduce yields by 30% to 50% [12][13]. Group 3: Practical Applications - The institute has established 10 demonstration bases for new coffee varieties and standardized planting techniques, collaborating with local farmers and enterprises to promote coffee cultivation [15][16]. - The successful establishment of these bases has led to increased interest from farmers, as demonstrated by the establishment of over 100 acres of specialty coffee bases in Baoshan and award-winning coffee production in Lincang [16].