Sugarcane vinasse as organo-mineral fertilizers feedstock: Opportunities and environmental risks

Cane Vinasses Contain Bioactive Concentrations of Auxin and Abscisic Acid in Their Composition

“…Sugar and alcohol production has great economic and social importance in those countries with a high productivity of sugarcane [ 1 ]. However, this industrial activity is associated with the production of by-products that can significantly impact the environment [ 1 ]. Among these by-products, vinasses have a particular relevance [ 1 ].…”

“…However, this industrial activity is associated with the production of by-products that can significantly impact the environment [ 1 ]. Among these by-products, vinasses have a particular relevance [ 1 ]. We can differentiate two main types of cane vinasses (vinasses throughout the article): molasses vinasse and juice vinasse, depending on whether alcohol is made from molasses or from the juice produced from cane milling.…”

“…Mixed vinasse is a mixture of molasses vinasse and juice vinasse. It has been calculated that Brazil produces around 300 billion liters of cane vinasses annually [ 1 ]. In this context, developing strategies for recycling and reusing this by-product becomes very important.…”

“…One of the primary uses of vinasses is the fertigation of sugarcane [ 1 ]. It has been calculated that, on average, the dose of vinasses in fertigation is around 306 m 3 per ha and cycle [ 1 ].…”

“…One of the primary uses of vinasses is the fertigation of sugarcane [ 1 ]. It has been calculated that, on average, the dose of vinasses in fertigation is around 306 m 3 per ha and cycle [ 1 ]. Considering the high dose applied, vinasses have been extensively characterized in their content of mineral nutrients and heavy metals [ 1 ].…”