Publications by authors named "Kamal Priyananda Wickramasinghe"
Sugarcane, a key cash crop in tropical and subtropical regions, is primarily cultivated for sucrose and bioethanol. However, Sugarcane Leaf Scald Disease, caused by the Gram-negative bacterium , significantly threatens global sugarcane production. This review examines the disease cycle, epidemics, host-pathogen interactions, integrated management strategies, and future prospects for combating leaf scald.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImprovement of sugarcane is hampered due to its narrow genetic base, and the difficulty in synchronizing flowering further hinders the exploitation of the genetic potential of available germplasm resources. Therefore, the continuous evaluation and optimization of flowering control and induction techniques are vital for sugarcane improvement. In view of this, the review was conducted to investigate the current understanding of photoperiodic and lighting treatment effects on sugarcane flowering and its genetic regulation.
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- Sugars from leaves energize plant growth and are transported to stems, regulated by various genes.
- The review discusses the mechanisms behind sucrose accumulation, focusing on sucrose-metabolizing enzymes and the newly identified post-transcriptional control (SIRT) that responds to sugar signals.
- Key findings suggest that manipulating specific genes related to sucrose transport and metabolism could enhance sucrose levels in plants, providing valuable insights for sugarcane cultivation.