Orange rust, caused by Puccinia kuehnii, is a significant disease affecting sugarcane production in many countries worldwide. Variation in disease susceptibility among commercial varieties highlights the need for genetic resistance as a primary strategy for disease control.
A sugarcane breeding program for sandy soils was started in Florida in 2011. After 10 years, genotypic values and the trend of genetic gains for cane yield (CY) and commercial recoverable sucrose (CRS) were evaluated. Fifty-six test varieties and three check cultivars planted in three or four sand locations were evaluated based on Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP) during plant cane and two ratoon crops.
eRcane, based in Réunion, is a key player in the global sugarcane sector. Its unit dedicated to herbicide testing has been approved as "Good Experimental Practice" (GEP) since 2014. This approval issued by the state attests to the rigor of its "officially recognized tests” to acquire reliable and comparable data.
India uses about 6 Mt of hydrogen every year in industrial sectors, and this will rise to 28 Mt by 2050. To reduce its carbon emissions by 2050, India aims for 80% green hydrogen production to meet its total demand. Green hydrogen will have a significant share as a cleaner fuel in the energy requirement of India in addition to ethanol and bio-CNG in future.
The South African Cane Growers Association (SACGA) has, since 1927 represented growers and provided services in all economic, governance, and industrial affairs. To do this, the Association has needed a strong data-gathering and analysis component to ensure that it can negotiate reasonably and accurately on behalf of its constituents.
Efficient control of sugar processing and refining is vital for maintaining product quality while optimizing resource use. The role of real-time colorimeters in sugar process control is evaluated, emphasizing their validity for process control compared to ICUMSA® laboratory methods for solution colour determination.
Sugarcane is one of the main crops in Tucumán, Argentina, with significant growth in recent years, largely driven by the demand for bioethanol. However, this expansion has been accompanied by an increase in pests such as the stemborer Diatraea saccharalis.
The state of São Paulo, the largest sugarcane producer in Brazil, implements a no-burn pre-harvest technique in 97% of its cultivated areas. However, climate change has intensified droughts, leading to an increase in accidental fires in both natural and agricultural areas, including sugarcane fields
Whistleblowing has been one of the important mechanisms that are crucial for implementing better and effective corporate governance in any institution or organization, including the sugar industry. Whistleblowing has helped develop good corporate governance, which is indispensable for the growth and development of the sugar industry.
For the enhancement and growth of the productivity, learning and development are very important measure that makes the job easier for employees. It helps the employees improve their skills and knowledge while they are on their duties and employment.