Articles tagged with Sugarcane
A new life-cycle assessment, LUCI-LCA, integrates regional land composition for more detailed predictions. The study found that bio-plastic products from different sources had significantly different environmental impacts, highlighting the need for companies and policymakers to adopt this approach.
A team of researchers has successfully engineered sugarcane to produce oil in its leaves and stems, resulting in higher oil content without compromising sugar production. This breakthrough could lead to the development of dual-purpose bioenergy crops that are more profitable and sustainable than traditional soybeans and corn.
Recent research suggests that dual-purpose biofuel crops like sugarcane and sweet sorghum can produce both ethanol and biodiesel for nine months of the year, increasing profits. This technology has the potential to decrease capital utilization costs and increase annual biofuel production by 20-30%.
Researchers have found a new use for sugarcane pulp, creating highly fluorescent carbon quantum dots that can be used as biosensors and in light-emitting diodes. This innovative approach reduces agricultural waste and offers a new revenue stream for farmers.
The PETROSS project has developed sugarcane that accumulates 13% oil by dry weight, making it 4.5 times more profitable than soybeans per acre. The project aims to increase yields and expand the growing region of sugarcane through improvements in photosynthesis.
QUT researchers are developing new technologies to turn sugarcane trash into renewable fuels for the sugar industry. The project aims to reduce or eliminate the use of fossil fuels in sugarcane production, resulting in lower greenhouse gas emissions and cost savings.
A recent study by University of Illinois researchers demonstrates that biodiesel produced from sugarcane can be more economical than soybean-based biodiesel. With sugarcane producing up to 12% oil, it offers a promising solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on foreign oil.
Researchers have successfully developed chill-tolerant sugarcane hybrids that can grow at lower temperatures, similar to Miscanthus grass. The miscanes outperform sugarcane in cooler conditions, maintaining productivity without losses, offering a promising alternative for sugar and biofuels production in the US.
Researchers at EBI create a new process to produce drop-in aviation biofuels with superior cold-flow properties, density and viscosity. The process yields jet fuel or lubricant base oils with up to 80-percent net life-cycle greenhouse gas savings.
Researchers estimate that the reduction of soil carbon stock caused by converting pasture areas to sugarcane plantations can be offset within two or three years. The study found that the introduction of sugarcane to pasture areas can compensate for or even add to the initial soil carbon stock, depending on management practices.
Researchers successfully increased photosynthetic rate by 30% and turned sugarcane into an oil-producing crop. The team hopes to integrate these attributes into sugarcane to make it more productive with more photosynthesis and cold-tolerant.
Researchers predict a 1°C decrease in temperature during the growing season and a 1°C increase after harvest due to sugarcane plantations. This seasonal fluctuation could have significant impacts on regional climate conditions.
Dr. Amanda C. Hodges received the 2012 Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension for her extensive work on plant pest diagnostics, training, and research. Dr. Gregg S. Nuessly was awarded the 2011 Distinguished Achievement Award in Horticultural Entomology for his contributions to research and extension projects on turfgrass pests.
The initiative aims to increase photosynthetic power, cold tolerance, and oil production in sugarcane and sorghum, making them suitable for biodiesel and jet fuel production. Sugarcane and sorghum can potentially replace traditional oil-producing plants like soybeans, offering significant energy security and economic viability.
Scientists found that sugarcane has a double benefit: reducing carbon emissions and cooling the local climate. The study, published in Nature Climate Change, shows that expanding sugarcane crops in areas previously occupied by other Brazilian crops can lower air temperatures by up to 1.67°F (0.93°C).
Agricultural Research Service scientists discover that sugarcane can tolerate standing water for up to two weeks without adverse effects on yield or sugar content. This finding provides relief for growers under strict regulations to reduce phosphorus runoff into the Everglades.
Agricultural Research Service scientists analyzed over 160 sugarcane samples from 25 countries to identify genetic resistance to deadly orange and brown rusts. The study provides valuable resources for plant breeders and pathologists, supporting international food security.
QUT and Syngenta will collaborate on developing cellulosic ethanol from sugarcane, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional petrol. The partnership is expected to lead to a significant global stake in biofuels research and potentially replace 30% of vehicle petroleum globally.
Scientists have discovered that sweet sorghum reuses stored sugar more efficiently than sugarcane to support plant growth. This understanding is crucial for developing new varieties specifically for the biofuel industry.
A recent study using 'ecological footprint' accounting found that the US benefits from using fuel ethanol do not outweigh its significant environmental impacts. The research suggests that relying on ethanol to fuel the automobile fleet would require enormous areas of corn agriculture, outweighing any potential energy gains.
Researchers are utilizing a jellyfish gene to develop more efficient methods for inserting desirable genes into sugarcane plants. The gene, known as green fluorescent protein (GFP), allows scientists to quickly identify the effectiveness of genetic modifications.