Dextran in sugarcane production process is formed by Leuconostoc rnesenteroides. The content levels of dextran is related to sugarcane varieties, field condition (planting pattern, temperature, humidity, sunlight, so...Dextran in sugarcane production process is formed by Leuconostoc rnesenteroides. The content levels of dextran is related to sugarcane varieties, field condition (planting pattern, temperature, humidity, sunlight, soil, foreign material), de- gree of injury (refractory cane, harvesting methods), and can be rapidly and accu- rately measured by Dextran Immunonephelometric Test Kit. The presence of dextran indicates that sucrose has been lost, so sugarcane dextran is a direct and reliable indicator to measure sugarcane freshness and quality.展开更多
Alternative methods for biodiesel purification that focus on ease of operation,cost reduction,and elimination of contaminated residues or that are easier to treat have received more attention.The dry wash route was us...Alternative methods for biodiesel purification that focus on ease of operation,cost reduction,and elimination of contaminated residues or that are easier to treat have received more attention.The dry wash route was used as an alternative to the wet route in biodiesel production.Filter membranes were developed based on cellulose nanofibers as the matrix and sugarcane bagasse fibers or soy hulls,as reinforcement to the matrix,before and after two chemical treatments(carboxymethylation and regeneration with sulfuric acid).The filters were characterized by permeability capacity,morphology,wettability,porosity,SEM and mechanical properties.The filtered biodiesel was also completely characterized.One of the major impacts of dry purification of biodiesel was the glycerin content after filtration.The filters CNFBR 20-28,CNFSR 5-28,CNFSR 5-35,and CNFBC 5-28 produced purified biodiesel with glycerin content below 0.02%(200 mg/L).Another relevant fact is related to the best results for acidity index,combined alkalinity,and glycerin content,obtained by the regenerated filter CNFBR 20-28,which presented a considerable permeate flow rate value above 4145 L h^(-1) m^(-2),which can be related to compacted lamellar layers observed by SEM.The produced filters were applied to biodiesel purification using a low-pressure filtration system and a simple vacuum pump,which resulted in an appreciable reduction in cost.The produced filter with sugarcane bagasse fiber carboxymethylated at 28 mesh of granulometry was efficient for biodiesel purification,including the efficient removal of free glycerin,in agreement with the standards defined by the national controlling agencies.展开更多
Isochorismate synthase(ICS),a key rate-limiting enzyme in the salicylic acid(SA)biosynthesis pathway in plants,is essential for plant growth and defense against diseases.However,there has been no report on ICS in suga...Isochorismate synthase(ICS),a key rate-limiting enzyme in the salicylic acid(SA)biosynthesis pathway in plants,is essential for plant growth and defense against diseases.However,there has been no report on ICS in sugarcane(Saccharum spp.).In this study,18 SsICSs,42 ShICSs,and 36 SzICSs were identified from the genomes of sugarcane AP85-441(Saccharum spontaneum),XTT22(Saccharum spp.hybrid cultivar),and ZZ1(Saccharum spp.hybrid cultivar),respectively.These were phylogenetically divided into three groups,forming distinct clades that were evolutionarily divergent from those in dicotyledonous species.The evolutionary profile of the ICS gene family suggested expansion through whole-genome duplication/segmental events and strong purifying selection.Promoter cis-element and transcriptome analyses indicated that the ICS gene family responded to disease stress.We cloned the ScICS(isochorismate synthase)gene from sugarcane cultivar XTT22 leaves,and found it was localized in chloroplasts.In vivo and in vitro interaction studies revealed an interaction between ScICS and an ScMYB transcription factor.We showed that ScWRKY28 positively regulated ScICS expression by binding to its promoter.ScICS overexpression in transgenic tobacco confirmed its effectiveness in enhancing disease resistance.There was a significant increase in SA content following pathogen infection along with activation of downstream signaling pathways and defense mechanisms.This study establishes the groundwork for functional studies of sugarcane ICS genes and enhances our understanding of the mechanisms of disease resistance in sugarcane.展开更多
Natural rubber(NR)foams are widely used.However,further studies are required for preparing eco-friendly NR foam and determining the optimum physical properties appropriate for application.This study aims to create an ...Natural rubber(NR)foams are widely used.However,further studies are required for preparing eco-friendly NR foam and determining the optimum physical properties appropriate for application.This study aims to create an NR foam from rubber reinforced with sugarcane bagasse ash(SCBA)and sodium alginate.The results showed that the SCBA was primarily composed of silica or silicon dioxide(87.52%by weight)and carbon(11.41%by weight).This study investigated the influence of the amount of sodium alginate(0-5 phr)used in the NR foam formation.The addition of SCBA on the NR foam affected the density,swelling behavior,and crosslink density of the foam.The results identified an optimal loading level that improved the density and morphology of the foam.The hardness and modulus of the NR foam increased with increasing amounts of SCBA,suggesting insufficient reinforcement.The NR exhibited the highest compressive stress at the SCBA concentration of 5 phr.This study facilitates the development of NR as green material and other support materials.展开更多
Sugarcane is recognized as the fifth largest crop globally,supplying 80%of sugar and 40%of bioenergy production.However,sugarcane genetic research has significantly lagged behind other crops due to its complex genetic...Sugarcane is recognized as the fifth largest crop globally,supplying 80%of sugar and 40%of bioenergy production.However,sugarcane genetic research has significantly lagged behind other crops due to its complex genetic background,high ploidy(8-13×),aneuploidy,limited flowering,and a long growth cycle(more than one year).Cross breeding began in 1887 following the discovery that sugarcane seeds could germinate.Both self-and cross-pollination and selection were conducted by sugarcane breeders,but new cultivars were often eliminated due to disease susceptibility.Within the Saccharum genus,different species possess variable numbers of chromosomes.Wild sugarcane species intercrossed with each other,leading to development of the‘Nobilization’breeding strategy,which significantly improved yield,sucrose,fiber content,and disease resistance,and accelerated genetic improvement of cultivars.In recent years,scientific achievements have also been made in sugarcane genome sequencing,molecular marker development,genetic linkage map construction,localization of quantitative trait locus(QTL),and trait-associated gene identification.This review focuses on the progress in sugarcane genetic research,analyzes the technical difficulties faced,presents opportunities and challenges,and provides guidance and references for future sugarcane genetics research and cultivar breeding.Finally,it offers directions for future on sugarcane genetics.展开更多
The sugarcane is a main sugar crop in China. The seasonal drying is one of the problems that influence the improvement of output and quality of sugarcane in China. The experimental results for the water requirement an...The sugarcane is a main sugar crop in China. The seasonal drying is one of the problems that influence the improvement of output and quality of sugarcane in China. The experimental results for the water requirement and fertigation of the sugarcane showed, that the distribution of the rainfall in spring, autumn and winter, all could not suit the requirements for sugarcane growth. Detailedly, it can suit that sugarcane requirement of 74.4%, 68.6% and 35.7% respectively at seedling emerging stage, tillering stage and mature stage according to sugarcane growth. The drought has already limited the yield of sugarcane. Application of fertigation can enhance the fertilizer use efficiency, and it is also a water saving technique in sugarcane production.展开更多
In recent years, the occurrence and harm of many kinds of pests and diseases have become increasingly serious in Yunnan sugarcane areas, which have greatly affected the sustained and stable development of sugarcane pr...In recent years, the occurrence and harm of many kinds of pests and diseases have become increasingly serious in Yunnan sugarcane areas, which have greatly affected the sustained and stable development of sugarcane production, so the situation of their prevention and control has become rigorous. In order to scien- tifically and effectively prevent and control pests and diseases of sugarcane to en- sure the safety of sugarcane production, on the basis of an investigation and re- search, according to the present situation of sugarcane production in Yunnan, the occurrence dynamics of major pests and diseases of sugarcane were analyzed, and corresponding control strategies were proposed according to the major pests and diseases as well as their occurrence and damage characteristics.展开更多
[Objective] This study was conducted to expound the fertility improvement effect in continuous-cropping sugarcane field and provide reference for establishment of rational sugarcane fertilization system and improvemen...[Objective] This study was conducted to expound the fertility improvement effect in continuous-cropping sugarcane field and provide reference for establishment of rational sugarcane fertilization system and improvement of soil quality in continuous-cropping sugarcane field. [Method] The soil in the experimental region is latosolic red soil which was planted with sugarcane for 11 years continuously, and 8 treatments including sole application of chemical fertilizers, sole application of organ- ic fertilizer, and combined application of organic fertilizer and chemical fertilizers were designed according to different fertilization measures. The effects of different fertilization treatments on soil microbial biomass, soil enzyme activities and related fertility factors were determined. [Result} Different fertilization treatments all showed soil microbial biomass N, C and P and activities of soil acid phosphatase, catalase, sucrase and urease higher than the CK. Soil microbial biomass N increased by 5.56%-67.13%, soil microbial biomass C increased by 4.01%-20.40%, and soil mi- crobial biomass P increased by 6.39%-67.02%. The activity of acid phosphatase was improved by 12.96%-35.19%, the activity of catalase was improved by 18.24% -78.93%, the activity of sucrase was improved by 3.00%-42.00%, and the activity of urease was improved by 1.21%-23.43%. However, the soil nutrients of different fertilization treatments increased non-significantly (P〉0.05). Soil microbial biomass N, C and P and activities of acid phosphatase, catalase and urease were in significant (P〈0.05) or very significant correlation (P〈0.01) with contents of soil rapidly available P, rapidly available K and total N. [Conclusion] The evaluation of improvement of soil fertility in continuous-cropping sugarcane field using soil microbial biomass and enzyme activities as indexes is more comprehensive and sensitive.展开更多
[Objective] Soil fertility in Guangxi sugarcane-growing areas was evaluated to provide theoretical reference for sugarcane scientific planting and fertilization and further optimize evaluation system for soil fertilit...[Objective] Soil fertility in Guangxi sugarcane-growing areas was evaluated to provide theoretical reference for sugarcane scientific planting and fertilization and further optimize evaluation system for soil fertility in Guangxi sugarcane-growing ar- eas. [Method] Nutrients of soil samples in 3 006 plots were measured, and fertility characters were evaluated based on the improved Nemerow composite index method. [Result] Soil in Guangxi sugarcane-growing area was sticky and acidic with an average pH value of 4.94. Available B was insufficient with an average content of 0.24 mg/kg. Exchangeable Mg was low with an average content of 62.34 mg/kg. Organic matter content was moderate. The contents of alkali N, rapidly available P, rapidly available K, available Cu, available Zn, available Mn and available Ca were moderate. However, unlike the soil in high-yield areas, there was unbalanced nutri- tion distribution. According to Nemerow integrated index method, soil fertility in sug- arcane-growing areas was grade lU, namely low fertility. The integrated fertility index was 0.56. Individual fertility indexes including rapid available Cu, rapidly available Zn, exchangeable Mg, available Mn, rapidly available manganese Mn and alkali N were at poor level. Other indexes were at medium or high level. [Conclusion] It could be concluded that soil fertility in Guangxi sugarcane-growing area was gener- ally low, The above-mentioned evaluation method could help to build a quantified and scientific soil fertility evaluation system and reduce the impacts of subjective factors during evaluation process.展开更多
[Objective] This study was conducted to provide and promote high-yield,high-sugar, high-lodging resistance cane varieties and change the situation of singleness of sugarcane variety in Guangxi. [Method] The variety, G...[Objective] This study was conducted to provide and promote high-yield,high-sugar, high-lodging resistance cane varieties and change the situation of singleness of sugarcane variety in Guangxi. [Method] The variety, Guitang 04-1001(Guitang 42), a progeny of the cross ROC22 ×Guitang 92-66, was bred and evaluated in the aspects of morphological characteristics and production characteristics through the breeding program of a five-nursery-system protocol by both regional and production trials. [Results] Under many years of experiments, Guitang 42 was shown with high stalk, medium to large stalk diameter, easy stripping, good germination, medium tillering ability, and more population of millable stalks; and high resistance to mosaic and pokkah boeng, medium resistance to smut, high drought tolerance, and good ratooning ability. During the five-nursery-system procedure, the average of cane and sugar yield was 95.06-108.87 t/hm^2 and 15.11-16.85 t/hm^2, which were higher than CK by 11.3%-14.1% and 16.0%-18.9%, respectively. In the regional trial in 2011 and 2012, the achieved cane yield of 101.7 t/hm^2, sugar yield of 15.03 t/hm^2 and sucrose contents of 14.46% were higher than CK by 9.26%, 14.45% and0.66%, respectively. In the production trial in 2012, the average cane yield was88.62 t/hm^2, which was higher than ROC22 by 7.9%. Guitang 42 was approved by Guangxi Crop Variety Approval Committee in 2013 and elected to Guangxi Top 10 sugarcane commercial variety in 2014. [Conclusion] Guitang 42 has the characteristics of early maturity, high yield, high sugar content, good ratooning ability, and high resistance to lodging(i.e., good comprehensive traits), and could be popularized in south sugarcane regions in China.展开更多
This study was conducted to investigate the effects of interplanting of sugarcane with watermelon and soybean on agronomic traits, yields, quality and benefit of crops, so as to provide reference for extension of the ...This study was conducted to investigate the effects of interplanting of sugarcane with watermelon and soybean on agronomic traits, yields, quality and benefit of crops, so as to provide reference for extension of the interplanting mode of sugarcane with watermelon or soybean. There were 4 treatments: CK1 (sole planting of sugarcane, no fertilization), CK2 (sole planting of sugarcane, applying chemical fertilizers), T1 (interplanting sugarcane with watermelon, applying chemical fertilizers + cow dung), and T2 (interplanting sugarcane with soybean, applying chemical fertilizers + cow dung). The results showed that compared with CK2, the sugarcane yield of treatment T1 reached 2.5 t/hm2, the watermelon yield was 1.02 t/hm2, and the total economic benefit increased by 3090 Yuan/hm2; the sugarcane yield in treatment T2 decreased by 7.61 t/hm2 (but not significant), and the soybean yield was 0.35 t/hm2, and the total economic benefit increased by 720 Yuan/hm2; and the total sugar content in watermelon flesh was 8.59%, and the crude protein content in soybean was 36.15%, satisfying the quality indexes of the same agricultural products. Compared with sole planting of sugarcane, sugarcane plus watermelon or soybean interplanting mode improved economic benefit, treatment T1 showed economic benefit far higher than treatment T2, and is suitable for sugarcane regions with good water and fertilizer conditions and enough labor, and the T2 mode has simple operation, and is suitable for large-area extension.展开更多
[Objective] The effects of different plastic films mulching on soil temperature and moisture, and growth and yield of sugarcane were discussed in order to provide references for using different plastic film in sugarca...[Objective] The effects of different plastic films mulching on soil temperature and moisture, and growth and yield of sugarcane were discussed in order to provide references for using different plastic film in sugarcane pro-duction. [Method]Four kinds of plastic films viz., normal colorless transparent plastic film, milky photodegradation weeding plastic film, black plastic film and gray-black plastic film were used in sugarcane cultivation by using no film mulching as the control. Soil temperature and moisture were measured during plastic film mulching period, and sugarcane agronomic traits such as emergence rate, tillering rate, plant hight, stalk diameter and effective stalk number were investigated during growth period, the cane yield and economic benefits were calculated during harvest period. [Result] The results showed that plastic film mulching could significantly increase soil temperature and moisture. Com-pared with the control, soil temperature was increased by 0.3-0.8 ℃ in three plastic films mulching treatment except for gray-black plastic film mulching. The soil moisture of all mulching treatments was 10.1%-17.4% higher than the control. Furthermore, the seedling emergence rate, tillering rate, effective stalk number and cane yield also could be improved using plastic film mulching,which were increased by 0.8%-9.9%, 20.6%-34.9%, 5190-10980 stalks/hm^2and6.4%-14.9% as compared to the control,while plant height and stalk diameter were found to be no significant effect by plastic film mulching. The results of benefit analysis indicated that, milky photodegradation weeding film mulching had the highest economic benefit, the second were normal colorless transparent plastic film mulching and black plastic film mulching, which were 5 987.2, 1 876.5 and 1 813.5 Yuan/hm^2 higher than the control. The gray-black film mulching treatment had poor benefit.[Conclusion] The milky photodegradation weeding plastic film could be vigorously extended in sugarcane production. Normal colorless transparent plastic film and black plastic film could be ex-tended gradually as a new kind of plastic film. The grayblack film should not be used for its higher cost and more thickness.展开更多
[Objective] The aim was to explore the genetic differences among F2 progenies of sugarcane.[Method] 11 primers were used for ISSR analysis on 20 F2 hybrids of Erianthus fulvus.[Result] A total of 121 bands were amplif...[Objective] The aim was to explore the genetic differences among F2 progenies of sugarcane.[Method] 11 primers were used for ISSR analysis on 20 F2 hybrids of Erianthus fulvus.[Result] A total of 121 bands were amplified in the PCR reactions,among which 110 were polymorphic bands and the polymorphic rate was 90.91%,indicating that there were abundance genetic variation among F2 progenies derived from cross combinations between cultivated sugarcane and E.fulvus.The average genetic coefficients between Yacheng 89/9 and F1 progenies,E.fulvus and F1 progenies,were 0.71 and 0.54,respectively.The clustering result of F2 progenies showed that all the progenies clustered with female parent and suggested that the genetic material of female parent was predominated in F2 progenies.[Conclusion] The study could provide basis for the application of sugarcane innovation germplasm materials in the breeding of sugarcane.展开更多
In order to obtain sugarcane embryogenic calli for transgenosis, the effects of different soaking time of explants, medium, culture conditions and sampling time on sugarcane callus culture were investigated. The resul...In order to obtain sugarcane embryogenic calli for transgenosis, the effects of different soaking time of explants, medium, culture conditions and sampling time on sugarcane callus culture were investigated. The results showed that soaking ex- plants with MS liquid medium for 20 min could significantly reduce the browning rate; MS+3.0 mg/L 2.4-D was appropriate for induction and proliferation of embryo- genic calli; dark condition was suitable for the culture of sugarcane calli; calli differ- entiated from materials collected in August exhibited low browning rate, high callus induction rate and high embryogenic callus induction rate. Calli with different pheno- types were stained, prepared into slides and observed under a microscope to ana- lyze the cytological characteristics. The resultsshowed that milky-white granular em- bryogenic calli had closely arranged cells with large nucleus and exhibited strong differentiation capacity, which were appropriate receptor materials for genetic trans- formation of sugarcane.展开更多
[ Objective] The study aimed to reveal the biological nitrogen fixation capacity by sugarcane from Brazil under the ecological conditions of Guangxi, and to provide reference for study on the biological nitrogen fixat...[ Objective] The study aimed to reveal the biological nitrogen fixation capacity by sugarcane from Brazil under the ecological conditions of Guangxi, and to provide reference for study on the biological nitrogen fixation capacity by sugarcane and related generalization and application. [ Method] The ^15N isotopic fertilizer was solely applied on plants of three sugarcane cultivars planted in greenhouse with no other fertilizer forms applied, meanwhile virus-free stem seedling was regarded as control, to measure their biological nitrogen fixation capacity using ^15N isotope. [ Result ] The nitrogen fixation rate of B8 from Brazil reached 26.91%, while Guitang 11 and RIC16 presented no or poor nitrogen fixation capacity. [ Conclusion] The sugarcane eultivar B8 from Brazil showed some nitrogen fixation capacity under the ecological conditions of Guangxi.展开更多
[Objective] The study was to explore the most effective and feasible method for sugarcane stalks RNA extraction.[Method] SDS extraction method,kit extraction method and GHCL extraction method were used to extract the ...[Objective] The study was to explore the most effective and feasible method for sugarcane stalks RNA extraction.[Method] SDS extraction method,kit extraction method and GHCL extraction method were used to extract the sugarcane RNA in stalks,and the quality of the extracted RNA was compared.[Result] RNA extracted by kit extraction method had a high-yield,the bands were clear and RNA had a good integrity,there was no significant degradation of RNA,and the OD260 nm/OD280 nm value was closed to 2.0.[Conclusion] Kit extraction method was the effectively method to extract sugarcane RNA,and this study had provided a theoretical basis for the molecular biology study of sugarcane.展开更多
[Objective] The aim was to develop a rapid,simple method for determination of cadmium and lead in sugarcane samples by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry.[Method] The method for determination of Cd and Pb...[Objective] The aim was to develop a rapid,simple method for determination of cadmium and lead in sugarcane samples by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry.[Method] The method for determination of Cd and Pb in sugarcane by combined graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry and microwave digestion was used.[Result] The concentration curve was linear within the range of 0-0.80 μg/L the detection limits of Cd and Pb was 0.015 and 0.030 μg/L,respectively.The precision for elevenfold determination of Cd and of Pb at the 0.40 μg/L level were 1.8% and 2.3%(RSD),respectively.Recoveries of 96.7%-98.2% for Cd and 104.6%-106.7% for Pb were obtained for two sugarcane samples and one certified reference material.[Conclusion] The proposed method has the advantages of simple operation,high sensitivity,and high efficiency;it was successfully used for determination of Cd and Pb in sugarcane samples.展开更多
[Objective]The aim was to understand the change characteristics of sugarcane traits and evaluate the cold tolerance of sugarcane varieties under the drought and frost conditions.[Method] The experiment was carried out...[Objective]The aim was to understand the change characteristics of sugarcane traits and evaluate the cold tolerance of sugarcane varieties under the drought and frost conditions.[Method] The experiment was carried out in Ziyuan County,Guangxi Province where the frost occurred often with 21 domestic and abroad sugarcane varieties(elites).[Result] There were significant changes in the brix,green leaf number and photosynthetic rate of sugarcane before and after light frost and decreased more in cold-sensitive varieties.However,the correlation was only significant between the damage rate of stem length and internode,percentage of green leaves after heavy frost in relation to sugarcane brix and brix changes after light frost.Further analysis showed that the evaluation for cold tolerance of sugarcane would be more simple and reliable with traits of the damage rate of stem length and percentage of upper green leaves.The evaluation for varieties indicated that if it was not carried out for cold-tolerance identification in breeding program,the percentage of sugarcane varieties with good cold-tolerance will be lower than30%,and higher than 60% with poor cold-tolerance in subtropical and tropical regions.[Conclusion] This study had provided theoretical basis for the cold-resistant evaluation of sugar cane and the breeding of the varieties of cold-resistant.展开更多
The coupling of water and fertilizer is the only way for high yield, efficiency, sugar on sugarcane. On sugarcane production, the spatial and temporal controlling technology of fertigation is an important direction of...The coupling of water and fertilizer is the only way for high yield, efficiency, sugar on sugarcane. On sugarcane production, the spatial and temporal controlling technology of fertigation is an important direction of the sustainable and healthy development of ecological agriculture in cane area of China. This paper reviews main achievements and advances on the coupling effect of water and fertilizer on sugarcane from time and space at home or abroad in recent years, analyzes the application prospects of the temporal and spatial coupling effect of water and fertilizer on sugarcane and puts forward some problems which need further research in future.展开更多
[Objective] The aim was to explore the effects of water stress on leaf water and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters of sugarcane seedling,as well as to provide basis for the study on sugarcane production and evaluati...[Objective] The aim was to explore the effects of water stress on leaf water and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters of sugarcane seedling,as well as to provide basis for the study on sugarcane production and evaluation. [Method] Seven different sugarcane varieties were studied at the seedling stage under drought stress,and the changes of leaf water and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters under stress conditions were detected. [Result] leaf water potential,leaf relative water content and soil relative water content showed a certain amount of internal relationship,the sugarcane varieties that had more tolerant to drought had higher utilization rate of soil water; the correlation analysis and factor analysis suggested that the survival rate at seedling stage under drought stress,Fv/Fm,leaf water potential and relative water content could be used as drought resistance evaluation indicators. [Conclusion] As a relatively independent influencing factor,water potential had dominating effect on drought resistance,and the reliability of Fv/Fm as drought resistance evaluation indicator had been verified.展开更多
基金Supported by Special Fund for Construction Project of Bagui ScholarsSpecial Fund for Modern Agricultural Industry Technology System Construction(CARS-20-4-5)
文摘Dextran in sugarcane production process is formed by Leuconostoc rnesenteroides. The content levels of dextran is related to sugarcane varieties, field condition (planting pattern, temperature, humidity, sunlight, soil, foreign material), de- gree of injury (refractory cane, harvesting methods), and can be rapidly and accu- rately measured by Dextran Immunonephelometric Test Kit. The presence of dextran indicates that sucrose has been lost, so sugarcane dextran is a direct and reliable indicator to measure sugarcane freshness and quality.
基金supported by the Minas Gerais State’s Foundation for Research Support(FAPEMIG,Brazil,Process CEX-APQ-01651-17,RED-00224-23,and PPM-00645-17).
文摘Alternative methods for biodiesel purification that focus on ease of operation,cost reduction,and elimination of contaminated residues or that are easier to treat have received more attention.The dry wash route was used as an alternative to the wet route in biodiesel production.Filter membranes were developed based on cellulose nanofibers as the matrix and sugarcane bagasse fibers or soy hulls,as reinforcement to the matrix,before and after two chemical treatments(carboxymethylation and regeneration with sulfuric acid).The filters were characterized by permeability capacity,morphology,wettability,porosity,SEM and mechanical properties.The filtered biodiesel was also completely characterized.One of the major impacts of dry purification of biodiesel was the glycerin content after filtration.The filters CNFBR 20-28,CNFSR 5-28,CNFSR 5-35,and CNFBC 5-28 produced purified biodiesel with glycerin content below 0.02%(200 mg/L).Another relevant fact is related to the best results for acidity index,combined alkalinity,and glycerin content,obtained by the regenerated filter CNFBR 20-28,which presented a considerable permeate flow rate value above 4145 L h^(-1) m^(-2),which can be related to compacted lamellar layers observed by SEM.The produced filters were applied to biodiesel purification using a low-pressure filtration system and a simple vacuum pump,which resulted in an appreciable reduction in cost.The produced filter with sugarcane bagasse fiber carboxymethylated at 28 mesh of granulometry was efficient for biodiesel purification,including the efficient removal of free glycerin,in agreement with the standards defined by the national controlling agencies.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32472166,32172063,and 31771861)the Innovative Team Construction Project of the Modern Agricultural Industry Technology System in Guangdong Province by Agricultural Product Units(Sugarcane and Sisal Industry Technology System,2024CXTD03-06)South China Agricultural University Students Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program(2024105641195)。
文摘Isochorismate synthase(ICS),a key rate-limiting enzyme in the salicylic acid(SA)biosynthesis pathway in plants,is essential for plant growth and defense against diseases.However,there has been no report on ICS in sugarcane(Saccharum spp.).In this study,18 SsICSs,42 ShICSs,and 36 SzICSs were identified from the genomes of sugarcane AP85-441(Saccharum spontaneum),XTT22(Saccharum spp.hybrid cultivar),and ZZ1(Saccharum spp.hybrid cultivar),respectively.These were phylogenetically divided into three groups,forming distinct clades that were evolutionarily divergent from those in dicotyledonous species.The evolutionary profile of the ICS gene family suggested expansion through whole-genome duplication/segmental events and strong purifying selection.Promoter cis-element and transcriptome analyses indicated that the ICS gene family responded to disease stress.We cloned the ScICS(isochorismate synthase)gene from sugarcane cultivar XTT22 leaves,and found it was localized in chloroplasts.In vivo and in vitro interaction studies revealed an interaction between ScICS and an ScMYB transcription factor.We showed that ScWRKY28 positively regulated ScICS expression by binding to its promoter.ScICS overexpression in transgenic tobacco confirmed its effectiveness in enhancing disease resistance.There was a significant increase in SA content following pathogen infection along with activation of downstream signaling pathways and defense mechanisms.This study establishes the groundwork for functional studies of sugarcane ICS genes and enhances our understanding of the mechanisms of disease resistance in sugarcane.
基金supported by the Thailand Science Research and Innovation,National Science Research and Innovation Fund and the Fundamental Fund(FF 2023).
文摘Natural rubber(NR)foams are widely used.However,further studies are required for preparing eco-friendly NR foam and determining the optimum physical properties appropriate for application.This study aims to create an NR foam from rubber reinforced with sugarcane bagasse ash(SCBA)and sodium alginate.The results showed that the SCBA was primarily composed of silica or silicon dioxide(87.52%by weight)and carbon(11.41%by weight).This study investigated the influence of the amount of sodium alginate(0-5 phr)used in the NR foam formation.The addition of SCBA on the NR foam affected the density,swelling behavior,and crosslink density of the foam.The results identified an optimal loading level that improved the density and morphology of the foam.The hardness and modulus of the NR foam increased with increasing amounts of SCBA,suggesting insufficient reinforcement.The NR exhibited the highest compressive stress at the SCBA concentration of 5 phr.This study facilitates the development of NR as green material and other support materials.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFD2301100)National Natural Science Foundation of China(32272156)+3 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province,China(2022J01160)Central Publicinterest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund(1630052024003,1630052024020)Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences for Science and Technology Innovation Team of National Tropical Agricultural Science Center(CATASCXTD202402)China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA(CARS-17).
文摘Sugarcane is recognized as the fifth largest crop globally,supplying 80%of sugar and 40%of bioenergy production.However,sugarcane genetic research has significantly lagged behind other crops due to its complex genetic background,high ploidy(8-13×),aneuploidy,limited flowering,and a long growth cycle(more than one year).Cross breeding began in 1887 following the discovery that sugarcane seeds could germinate.Both self-and cross-pollination and selection were conducted by sugarcane breeders,but new cultivars were often eliminated due to disease susceptibility.Within the Saccharum genus,different species possess variable numbers of chromosomes.Wild sugarcane species intercrossed with each other,leading to development of the‘Nobilization’breeding strategy,which significantly improved yield,sucrose,fiber content,and disease resistance,and accelerated genetic improvement of cultivars.In recent years,scientific achievements have also been made in sugarcane genome sequencing,molecular marker development,genetic linkage map construction,localization of quantitative trait locus(QTL),and trait-associated gene identification.This review focuses on the progress in sugarcane genetic research,analyzes the technical difficulties faced,presents opportunities and challenges,and provides guidance and references for future sugarcane genetics research and cultivar breeding.Finally,it offers directions for future on sugarcane genetics.
基金Supported by the National Science and Technology Support Plan(2006BAD05B06-05)IPNI and IPI+3 种基金the Natural Sciences Founda-tion of Guangxi(No.0448023)the Natural Sciences Foundationof Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences(No.2007001(Z))Project Ministry of Agriculture of the people s Republic of China(WX-2-07-13)National Key Technology R&D program(2007BAD30B03)~~
文摘The sugarcane is a main sugar crop in China. The seasonal drying is one of the problems that influence the improvement of output and quality of sugarcane in China. The experimental results for the water requirement and fertigation of the sugarcane showed, that the distribution of the rainfall in spring, autumn and winter, all could not suit the requirements for sugarcane growth. Detailedly, it can suit that sugarcane requirement of 74.4%, 68.6% and 35.7% respectively at seedling emerging stage, tillering stage and mature stage according to sugarcane growth. The drought has already limited the yield of sugarcane. Application of fertigation can enhance the fertilizer use efficiency, and it is also a water saving technique in sugarcane production.
文摘In recent years, the occurrence and harm of many kinds of pests and diseases have become increasingly serious in Yunnan sugarcane areas, which have greatly affected the sustained and stable development of sugarcane production, so the situation of their prevention and control has become rigorous. In order to scien- tifically and effectively prevent and control pests and diseases of sugarcane to en- sure the safety of sugarcane production, on the basis of an investigation and re- search, according to the present situation of sugarcane production in Yunnan, the occurrence dynamics of major pests and diseases of sugarcane were analyzed, and corresponding control strategies were proposed according to the major pests and diseases as well as their occurrence and damage characteristics.
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文摘[Objective] This study was conducted to expound the fertility improvement effect in continuous-cropping sugarcane field and provide reference for establishment of rational sugarcane fertilization system and improvement of soil quality in continuous-cropping sugarcane field. [Method] The soil in the experimental region is latosolic red soil which was planted with sugarcane for 11 years continuously, and 8 treatments including sole application of chemical fertilizers, sole application of organ- ic fertilizer, and combined application of organic fertilizer and chemical fertilizers were designed according to different fertilization measures. The effects of different fertilization treatments on soil microbial biomass, soil enzyme activities and related fertility factors were determined. [Result} Different fertilization treatments all showed soil microbial biomass N, C and P and activities of soil acid phosphatase, catalase, sucrase and urease higher than the CK. Soil microbial biomass N increased by 5.56%-67.13%, soil microbial biomass C increased by 4.01%-20.40%, and soil mi- crobial biomass P increased by 6.39%-67.02%. The activity of acid phosphatase was improved by 12.96%-35.19%, the activity of catalase was improved by 18.24% -78.93%, the activity of sucrase was improved by 3.00%-42.00%, and the activity of urease was improved by 1.21%-23.43%. However, the soil nutrients of different fertilization treatments increased non-significantly (P〉0.05). Soil microbial biomass N, C and P and activities of acid phosphatase, catalase and urease were in significant (P〈0.05) or very significant correlation (P〈0.01) with contents of soil rapidly available P, rapidly available K and total N. [Conclusion] The evaluation of improvement of soil fertility in continuous-cropping sugarcane field using soil microbial biomass and enzyme activities as indexes is more comprehensive and sensitive.
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文摘[Objective] Soil fertility in Guangxi sugarcane-growing areas was evaluated to provide theoretical reference for sugarcane scientific planting and fertilization and further optimize evaluation system for soil fertility in Guangxi sugarcane-growing ar- eas. [Method] Nutrients of soil samples in 3 006 plots were measured, and fertility characters were evaluated based on the improved Nemerow composite index method. [Result] Soil in Guangxi sugarcane-growing area was sticky and acidic with an average pH value of 4.94. Available B was insufficient with an average content of 0.24 mg/kg. Exchangeable Mg was low with an average content of 62.34 mg/kg. Organic matter content was moderate. The contents of alkali N, rapidly available P, rapidly available K, available Cu, available Zn, available Mn and available Ca were moderate. However, unlike the soil in high-yield areas, there was unbalanced nutri- tion distribution. According to Nemerow integrated index method, soil fertility in sug- arcane-growing areas was grade lU, namely low fertility. The integrated fertility index was 0.56. Individual fertility indexes including rapid available Cu, rapidly available Zn, exchangeable Mg, available Mn, rapidly available manganese Mn and alkali N were at poor level. Other indexes were at medium or high level. [Conclusion] It could be concluded that soil fertility in Guangxi sugarcane-growing area was gener- ally low, The above-mentioned evaluation method could help to build a quantified and scientific soil fertility evaluation system and reduce the impacts of subjective factors during evaluation process.
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文摘[Objective] This study was conducted to provide and promote high-yield,high-sugar, high-lodging resistance cane varieties and change the situation of singleness of sugarcane variety in Guangxi. [Method] The variety, Guitang 04-1001(Guitang 42), a progeny of the cross ROC22 ×Guitang 92-66, was bred and evaluated in the aspects of morphological characteristics and production characteristics through the breeding program of a five-nursery-system protocol by both regional and production trials. [Results] Under many years of experiments, Guitang 42 was shown with high stalk, medium to large stalk diameter, easy stripping, good germination, medium tillering ability, and more population of millable stalks; and high resistance to mosaic and pokkah boeng, medium resistance to smut, high drought tolerance, and good ratooning ability. During the five-nursery-system procedure, the average of cane and sugar yield was 95.06-108.87 t/hm^2 and 15.11-16.85 t/hm^2, which were higher than CK by 11.3%-14.1% and 16.0%-18.9%, respectively. In the regional trial in 2011 and 2012, the achieved cane yield of 101.7 t/hm^2, sugar yield of 15.03 t/hm^2 and sucrose contents of 14.46% were higher than CK by 9.26%, 14.45% and0.66%, respectively. In the production trial in 2012, the average cane yield was88.62 t/hm^2, which was higher than ROC22 by 7.9%. Guitang 42 was approved by Guangxi Crop Variety Approval Committee in 2013 and elected to Guangxi Top 10 sugarcane commercial variety in 2014. [Conclusion] Guitang 42 has the characteristics of early maturity, high yield, high sugar content, good ratooning ability, and high resistance to lodging(i.e., good comprehensive traits), and could be popularized in south sugarcane regions in China.
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文摘This study was conducted to investigate the effects of interplanting of sugarcane with watermelon and soybean on agronomic traits, yields, quality and benefit of crops, so as to provide reference for extension of the interplanting mode of sugarcane with watermelon or soybean. There were 4 treatments: CK1 (sole planting of sugarcane, no fertilization), CK2 (sole planting of sugarcane, applying chemical fertilizers), T1 (interplanting sugarcane with watermelon, applying chemical fertilizers + cow dung), and T2 (interplanting sugarcane with soybean, applying chemical fertilizers + cow dung). The results showed that compared with CK2, the sugarcane yield of treatment T1 reached 2.5 t/hm2, the watermelon yield was 1.02 t/hm2, and the total economic benefit increased by 3090 Yuan/hm2; the sugarcane yield in treatment T2 decreased by 7.61 t/hm2 (but not significant), and the soybean yield was 0.35 t/hm2, and the total economic benefit increased by 720 Yuan/hm2; and the total sugar content in watermelon flesh was 8.59%, and the crude protein content in soybean was 36.15%, satisfying the quality indexes of the same agricultural products. Compared with sole planting of sugarcane, sugarcane plus watermelon or soybean interplanting mode improved economic benefit, treatment T1 showed economic benefit far higher than treatment T2, and is suitable for sugarcane regions with good water and fertilizer conditions and enough labor, and the T2 mode has simple operation, and is suitable for large-area extension.
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文摘[Objective] The effects of different plastic films mulching on soil temperature and moisture, and growth and yield of sugarcane were discussed in order to provide references for using different plastic film in sugarcane pro-duction. [Method]Four kinds of plastic films viz., normal colorless transparent plastic film, milky photodegradation weeding plastic film, black plastic film and gray-black plastic film were used in sugarcane cultivation by using no film mulching as the control. Soil temperature and moisture were measured during plastic film mulching period, and sugarcane agronomic traits such as emergence rate, tillering rate, plant hight, stalk diameter and effective stalk number were investigated during growth period, the cane yield and economic benefits were calculated during harvest period. [Result] The results showed that plastic film mulching could significantly increase soil temperature and moisture. Com-pared with the control, soil temperature was increased by 0.3-0.8 ℃ in three plastic films mulching treatment except for gray-black plastic film mulching. The soil moisture of all mulching treatments was 10.1%-17.4% higher than the control. Furthermore, the seedling emergence rate, tillering rate, effective stalk number and cane yield also could be improved using plastic film mulching,which were increased by 0.8%-9.9%, 20.6%-34.9%, 5190-10980 stalks/hm^2and6.4%-14.9% as compared to the control,while plant height and stalk diameter were found to be no significant effect by plastic film mulching. The results of benefit analysis indicated that, milky photodegradation weeding film mulching had the highest economic benefit, the second were normal colorless transparent plastic film mulching and black plastic film mulching, which were 5 987.2, 1 876.5 and 1 813.5 Yuan/hm^2 higher than the control. The gray-black film mulching treatment had poor benefit.[Conclusion] The milky photodegradation weeding plastic film could be vigorously extended in sugarcane production. Normal colorless transparent plastic film and black plastic film could be ex-tended gradually as a new kind of plastic film. The grayblack film should not be used for its higher cost and more thickness.
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文摘[Objective] The aim was to explore the genetic differences among F2 progenies of sugarcane.[Method] 11 primers were used for ISSR analysis on 20 F2 hybrids of Erianthus fulvus.[Result] A total of 121 bands were amplified in the PCR reactions,among which 110 were polymorphic bands and the polymorphic rate was 90.91%,indicating that there were abundance genetic variation among F2 progenies derived from cross combinations between cultivated sugarcane and E.fulvus.The average genetic coefficients between Yacheng 89/9 and F1 progenies,E.fulvus and F1 progenies,were 0.71 and 0.54,respectively.The clustering result of F2 progenies showed that all the progenies clustered with female parent and suggested that the genetic material of female parent was predominated in F2 progenies.[Conclusion] The study could provide basis for the application of sugarcane innovation germplasm materials in the breeding of sugarcane.
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文摘In order to obtain sugarcane embryogenic calli for transgenosis, the effects of different soaking time of explants, medium, culture conditions and sampling time on sugarcane callus culture were investigated. The results showed that soaking ex- plants with MS liquid medium for 20 min could significantly reduce the browning rate; MS+3.0 mg/L 2.4-D was appropriate for induction and proliferation of embryo- genic calli; dark condition was suitable for the culture of sugarcane calli; calli differ- entiated from materials collected in August exhibited low browning rate, high callus induction rate and high embryogenic callus induction rate. Calli with different pheno- types were stained, prepared into slides and observed under a microscope to ana- lyze the cytological characteristics. The resultsshowed that milky-white granular em- bryogenic calli had closely arranged cells with large nucleus and exhibited strong differentiation capacity, which were appropriate receptor materials for genetic trans- formation of sugarcane.
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文摘[ Objective] The study aimed to reveal the biological nitrogen fixation capacity by sugarcane from Brazil under the ecological conditions of Guangxi, and to provide reference for study on the biological nitrogen fixation capacity by sugarcane and related generalization and application. [ Method] The ^15N isotopic fertilizer was solely applied on plants of three sugarcane cultivars planted in greenhouse with no other fertilizer forms applied, meanwhile virus-free stem seedling was regarded as control, to measure their biological nitrogen fixation capacity using ^15N isotope. [ Result ] The nitrogen fixation rate of B8 from Brazil reached 26.91%, while Guitang 11 and RIC16 presented no or poor nitrogen fixation capacity. [ Conclusion] The sugarcane eultivar B8 from Brazil showed some nitrogen fixation capacity under the ecological conditions of Guangxi.
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文摘[Objective] The study was to explore the most effective and feasible method for sugarcane stalks RNA extraction.[Method] SDS extraction method,kit extraction method and GHCL extraction method were used to extract the sugarcane RNA in stalks,and the quality of the extracted RNA was compared.[Result] RNA extracted by kit extraction method had a high-yield,the bands were clear and RNA had a good integrity,there was no significant degradation of RNA,and the OD260 nm/OD280 nm value was closed to 2.0.[Conclusion] Kit extraction method was the effectively method to extract sugarcane RNA,and this study had provided a theoretical basis for the molecular biology study of sugarcane.
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文摘[Objective] The aim was to develop a rapid,simple method for determination of cadmium and lead in sugarcane samples by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry.[Method] The method for determination of Cd and Pb in sugarcane by combined graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry and microwave digestion was used.[Result] The concentration curve was linear within the range of 0-0.80 μg/L the detection limits of Cd and Pb was 0.015 and 0.030 μg/L,respectively.The precision for elevenfold determination of Cd and of Pb at the 0.40 μg/L level were 1.8% and 2.3%(RSD),respectively.Recoveries of 96.7%-98.2% for Cd and 104.6%-106.7% for Pb were obtained for two sugarcane samples and one certified reference material.[Conclusion] The proposed method has the advantages of simple operation,high sensitivity,and high efficiency;it was successfully used for determination of Cd and Pb in sugarcane samples.
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文摘[Objective]The aim was to understand the change characteristics of sugarcane traits and evaluate the cold tolerance of sugarcane varieties under the drought and frost conditions.[Method] The experiment was carried out in Ziyuan County,Guangxi Province where the frost occurred often with 21 domestic and abroad sugarcane varieties(elites).[Result] There were significant changes in the brix,green leaf number and photosynthetic rate of sugarcane before and after light frost and decreased more in cold-sensitive varieties.However,the correlation was only significant between the damage rate of stem length and internode,percentage of green leaves after heavy frost in relation to sugarcane brix and brix changes after light frost.Further analysis showed that the evaluation for cold tolerance of sugarcane would be more simple and reliable with traits of the damage rate of stem length and percentage of upper green leaves.The evaluation for varieties indicated that if it was not carried out for cold-tolerance identification in breeding program,the percentage of sugarcane varieties with good cold-tolerance will be lower than30%,and higher than 60% with poor cold-tolerance in subtropical and tropical regions.[Conclusion] This study had provided theoretical basis for the cold-resistant evaluation of sugar cane and the breeding of the varieties of cold-resistant.
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文摘The coupling of water and fertilizer is the only way for high yield, efficiency, sugar on sugarcane. On sugarcane production, the spatial and temporal controlling technology of fertigation is an important direction of the sustainable and healthy development of ecological agriculture in cane area of China. This paper reviews main achievements and advances on the coupling effect of water and fertilizer on sugarcane from time and space at home or abroad in recent years, analyzes the application prospects of the temporal and spatial coupling effect of water and fertilizer on sugarcane and puts forward some problems which need further research in future.
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文摘[Objective] The aim was to explore the effects of water stress on leaf water and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters of sugarcane seedling,as well as to provide basis for the study on sugarcane production and evaluation. [Method] Seven different sugarcane varieties were studied at the seedling stage under drought stress,and the changes of leaf water and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters under stress conditions were detected. [Result] leaf water potential,leaf relative water content and soil relative water content showed a certain amount of internal relationship,the sugarcane varieties that had more tolerant to drought had higher utilization rate of soil water; the correlation analysis and factor analysis suggested that the survival rate at seedling stage under drought stress,Fv/Fm,leaf water potential and relative water content could be used as drought resistance evaluation indicators. [Conclusion] As a relatively independent influencing factor,water potential had dominating effect on drought resistance,and the reliability of Fv/Fm as drought resistance evaluation indicator had been verified.