Drawing upon our expertise in genetics, molecular biology and management we work closely with the Australian sugar industry to produce better
sugarcane varieties.
Modern commercial
sugarcane varieties are derived from two species.
Using cultivated and wild varieties, we are developing new
sugarcane varieties with increased yield, sugar content and smut resistance.
Not exact matches
Once a luxury item, sugar really hit its stride in the 18th century when a process was developed to extract sugar from beets, which grow in a wider
variety of climates than
sugarcane.
As in many other crop species, genetically modified (GM)
varieties of
sugarcane are forecast to improve profitability by reducing input costs, increasing sucrose yield or introducing novel products.
For food safety approval, we have analysed the nutritional content of the
sugarcane stalk from current commercial
varieties.
A unique
variety of
sugarcanes grow in abundance throughout the Philippines.
Novo Fogo produces and distributes a
variety of USDA organic certified cachaças, the distilled essence of fresh
sugarcane and the national spirit of Brazil.
Now our team is beginning work to engineer a higher - yielding
variety of
sugarcane that we call «energycane» to achieve more oil production per acre.
The government also facilitates access to global markets; develops improved
varieties of
sugarcane, harvest equipment, and conversion; and supports improvements in environmental performance.