A Comprehensive Analysis of Transcriptomics and Metabolomics Revealed Key Pathways Involved in Defense against .

Sugarcane smut, caused by , poses a severe threat to sugarcane production. The genetic basis of sugarcane resistance to remains elusive. A comparative transcriptomic and metabolomic study was conducted on two wild species of with contrast smut resistance.

Correction: Genetic analysis of agronomic traits in elite sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) germplasm.

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Molecular and Toxicity Analyses of White Granulated Sugar and Other Processing Products Derived From Transgenic Sugarcane.

This study aimed to prepare the sugar industry for the possible introduction of genetically modified (GM) sugarcane and derived retail sugar products and to address several potential public concerns regarding the characteristics and safety of these products. GM sugarcane lines with integrated and foreign genes were used for GM sugar production. Traditional PCR, real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) were performed in analyzing leaves, stems, and other derived materials during sugar production, such as fibers, clarified juices, filter mud, syrups, molasses, and final GM sugar product.

Genetic analysis of agronomic traits in elite sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) germplasm.

Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) is an important economic crop, supplying up to 80% of the table sugar and ~60% of bio-ethanol worldwide. Due to population growth and dwindling fossil-fuel reserves, the demand for sugar and bio-ethanol requires significant improvement in sugarcane production.