Sugarcane streak mosaic virus (SCSMV) has not been successfully transmitted experimentally using insects such as aphids or leafhoppers, and the vector of this virus remains unknown. SCSMV belongs to the genus Poacevirus (family Potyviridae) that consists officially of three virus species, including sugarcane streak mosaic virus (Poacevirus sacchari) and triticum mosaic virus (Poacevirus tritici).
A persistent issue faced during raw sugar manufacturing is the presence of microbial contaminants such as bacteria (e.g., Leuconostoc spp.) and their associated exopolysaccharides (EPS). Many of these microorganisms consume sucrose directly, decreasing product value, while also generating EPS that may elevate viscosities and introduce operational challenges and associated costs.
In sugarcane, insufficient levels of available P result in reduced yields and ratoon longevity. Approximately 20% of Tucumán sugarcane area soils shows P deficiency. Traditionally, P fertilizers are applied in a single high dose at planting. Recommended P doses were established following sufficiency criteria and range between 20 and 35 kg of P2O5/ha/year depending on soil P levels and expected yield.
This study evaluated the impact of Ascophyllum nodosum extract on the physiology and productivity of sugarcane during the vegetative and pre-maturation phases. The experimental design included four treatments: control (T1); application during the vegetative phase (T2); application during the pre-maturation phase (T3); and a split application between both phases (T4), applied in 120 m² plots on a Latossolo Vermelho soil with clay texture.
This study evaluated the effects of different planting dates (October, November, and December) on tillering and yield performance in three sugarcane cultivars (CP 96-1252, CPCL 05-1201, and CPCL 02-0926) in Florida's Everglades Agricultural Area. A split-plot design with four replications was used to assess plant population, stalk height, and sugar yield.
This study evaluates the impact of different planting seasons on the yield, growth, and juice quality of four sugarcane varieties under sub-tropical conditions. A three-year field experiment (2020–2023) was conducted at the U.P. Council of Sugarcane Research, Shahjahanpur, India, using a split-plot design with three replications.
In Colombia, sugarcane for sugar production is located in the Cauca River Valley and Meta regions and is planted on about 240.000 ha with more than 3.800 farms and 15 mills and has the highest yield of cane per hectare (TCH) per year in the world. Although TCH production seems to be high, Cenicaña’s breeders have only been able to achieve low pol % due to the genetic makeup of the trait, the effects of the environment (Niño-Niña), and the agro-industrial practices involved in farming in the area.
The Indian sugar industry has gradually transformed Indian economy from oil, gas, and fossil fuels to self-dependent bioenergy. By 2025, India plans to achieve a 20% ethanol blending in fuel to decrease vehicle pollution and lessen its reliance on fossil fuel imports.
The Sugarcane Research Center of Ecuador (CINCAE) began its activities in 1997 and released the first variety (ECU-01) in 2007. To date, it has released ten varieties that are being planted extensively in Ecuador. Having more varietal options for planting transformed into a new scenario for the Ecuadorian sugar industry, where for many years a single variety (Ragnar) was planted, reaching more than 90% of the total area.
Even though sugarcane is a major agricultural crop in Thailand, Thai sugarcane growers have recently endured high production costs with reduced income. For this reason, there have been many studies to assist farmers to achieve greater efficiencies on-farm. Recently, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology and machine learning (ML) have been introduced into agriculture.