Plenary
The Brazilian sugarcane ethanol contribution to the global climate-change mitigation effort
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025This presentation covers Brazil's journey in bioenergy, showcasing recent scientific advancements. It aims to inform and clarify the potential and sustainability of expanding sugarcane-derived biofuels and bioproducts. Additionally, it highlights modern sugarcane management practices that position bioethanol as a leading sustainable biofuel. Brazil's agricultural model and technological advancements are outlined demonstrating how bioenergy generates socio-economic benefits and reduces emissions without requiring extensive land areas. The discussion will also cover the potential for biofuel production in the global south.
Climate change and adaptation in the sugar agroindustry: 17 case studies of best practices from Latin America
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025The Latin American sugar agroindustry plays a crucial role in economic development of member countries, yet its sustainability challenges need ongoing improvements in environmental management, resource efficiency, and innovation. This paper documents and analyzes 17 case studies of best practices implemented by the members of the Association of Latin American Sugar Producers (UNALA), focusing on environmental and economic sustainability within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Genomics in sugarcane breeding: from complexity to opportunity
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025Sugarcane (Saccharum hybrids) improvement has long been limited by a complex, polyploid genome and slow breeding cycles. Molecular markers now offer the opportunity to accelerate selection and increase genetic gain, even in crops as complex as sugarcane.
Growing sugarcane in Corsica: a promising response to climate change in a Mediterranean environment
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025Climate change has a significant impact on the cultivation of sugarcane, which is the most widely harvested crop on the planet. Increasing mean temperatures (especially night temperatures), changes in rainfall patterns, and higher CO2 levels will likely affect productivity in sugarcane growing areas.
Genomics and crop improvement: focus on gene editing and its regulation
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025Genomics and gene editing are revolutionising crop improvement by leveraging advanced biotechnological techniques to enhance yield, quality, and stress tolerance. Recent advances in sequencing technologies are enhancing our understanding of crop genomes, enabling the identification of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and structural variations.
The Era of AI Agents: the path taken and the course at play
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025The advent of AI agents and multi-agent systems marks a significant technological leap, originating recently with the unprecedented success of ChatGPT approximately 2 years before the writing of this article. This innovation spread faster than any other in human history, eliciting immense enthusiasm. While initially noted for some factual inaccuracies and a tendency to "dream like a human" rather than strictly adhere to truth, AI demonstrated remarkable capabilities.
Intelligent control strategies in agro-industrial systems: real-time optimization at Iracema Mill
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025São Martinho S.A. is one of Brazil's largest sugar-energy companies, operating four industrial units: São Martinho (Pradópolis, SP), Iracema (Iracemápolis, SP), Santa Cruz (Américo Brasiliense, SP), and Boa Vista (Quirinópolis, GO). The company specializes in the production of sugar, ethanol, and electricity derived from sugarcane and corn processing.
Bonsucro’s ClimateCane Tracker, a new tool for setting science-based climate targets in sugarcane production
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025Marilia Capellaro Ferreira, Ruth Ascencio Monreal and Livia Ignácio Bonsucro Limited, Unit KP.CC3.01, Canterbury Court, 1-3 Brixton Road, London SW9 6DE, United...
Genetically modified sugarcane – history and status
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025Michael Butterfield Centro de Tecnologia Canavieira (CTC), Piracicaba, Brazil; michael.butterfield@ctc.com.br The first genetically modified sugarcane was developed in 1992 and subsequently many...