Boosting Nitrogen Efficiency in Tropical Sugarcane Soils: Exploring the Latest from Amélie Février
French researcher Amélie Février unveiled significant new insights into nitrogen dynamics in sugarcane systems during the ISSCT Congress. Her presentation, “Apparent Nitrogen Recovery of Exogenous Sources of Organic Matter in Tropical Soils: Update and New Coefficients to Improve Fertilization in Sugarcane,” introduces refined metrics to improve nitrogen efficiency and reduce fertilizer waste in tropical environments.
Post-Release Trials: Accelerating the Adoption of New Varieties at San Carlos Sugar Mill (Ecuador)
At the ISSCT Congress, Ecuadorian researcher José David Palomeque Salazar presented an innovative approach that is transforming how sugarcane growers adopt new varieties: post-release trials implemented at San Carlos Sugar Mill, one of Ecuador’s most important agro-industrial complexes.
One Hundred Years of Agronomy in South Africa: Science, Soil, and Resource Efficiency
Abraham Singels, along with other researchers, evaluated decades of progress in crop growth modeling and water relationship studies. These models have been essential in understanding crop dynamics and optimizing irrigation management under local conditions, improving water use efficiency and input utilization in South African agroecosystems.
A Century of Innovation: The ISSCT from 1924 to 2024
As President Louis Jean Claude Autdry opens the congress, we embark on a centennial journey through the legacy of the International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ISSCT)—from its inception in 1924 to 2024.
Freddy Garcés Highlights the Role of Science and Innovation in the Transformation of the Sugarcane Sector
Freddy Garcés, Executive Director of Cenicaña, delivered a historic address at the ISSCT Congress, tracing the evolution of Colombia’s sugarcane sector and emphasizing the transformative power of science and innovation in driving its growth.
Claudia Calero Opens the ISSCT Congress Highlighting the Socioeconomic and Environmental Impact of the Sugarcane Agroindustrial Sector
Claudia Calero, President of Asocaña, opened the ISSCT Congress by presenting key figures that underscore the significant contributions of the sugarcane agroindustrial […]
The Pre-Congress of the ISSCT Centennial Congress 2025 has officially begun!
The day started with a warm welcome to international visitors, followed by engaging talks, insightful factory tours, culinary experiences, and cultural performances […]
Meet the Plenary Speakers who will shape the future of the ISSCT 2025 World Congress
The ISSCT 2025 World Congress on Sugarcane will bring together leading experts who are driving the most significant transformations in the agro-industrial […]
Key thematic pillars of the Congress
The academic agenda of the ISSCT 2025 World Congress of Sugarcane is built on five major pillars that reflect the diversity, complexity, […]
Frequently Asked Questions
About ISSCT and Membership What is ISSCT? The ISSCT (International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists) is an organisation that brings together scientists, […]