Sustainable Conversion of Wastes into Green Bioproducts to Introduce Diversification and Green Economy in the Sugar Industry. A Review

Aguilar‐Rivera, Noé; Khan, Muhammad Azhar Ali; Khan, Imtiaz Ahmed; Iqbal, Rashid; Aslam, Muhammad Mahran

doi:10.1007/s12355-022-01167-7

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“…This cane yield was 41.7% less than average yields due to drought [3]. The sugar processing can yield not only sucrose products, but also other food, feed, biofertilizers, bioplastics, and biomolecules [4]. It has been found in many parts of the world that diversification of sugar mill outputs could improve the sugarcane value chain, ensure eco-efficiency of sugar production, and contribute to sustainable goals [4].…”

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Balancing Agriculture and Industry through Waste Utilization for Sugarcane Sustainability

Bridhikitti,

Kaewsuk,

Karaket

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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The Bio-Circular-Green Economy initiative adopted in Thailand encourages using sugar mill by-products for food production, benefiting both farmers and the environment. This study assesses the feasibility of applying by-products from the sugar mills and distilleries into sugar plantations for irrigation, fertilization, and soil conditioning. It addresses challenges in sustainable waste utilization and offers recommendations. This study reviews literature, conducts preliminary surveys, and analyzes samples from sugarcane fields in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. The findings reveal that while vinasse and filter cake demonstrate promise as soil conditioners, their application requires careful consideration of soil type and pre-treatment processes. Vinasse, rich in essential nutrients, can benefit sandy soils by improving microbial activity and nutrient availability. Filter cake exhibits positive effects on soil texture, water permeability, and mineral content. Treated wastewater can be used for ferti-irrigation. However, about one-third of farmers lack confidence in its use due to concerns about limited nutrient availability, high transportation costs, and potential negative impacts on health, agriculture, and the ecosystem. To enhance farmer adaptability and ensure the successful utilization of waste, several challenges must be addressed, including: (1) assessing financial and technical feasibility of waste transportation and value-added products, (2) overcoming regulatory barriers related to transportation and utilization of industrial wastes, (3) disseminating knowledge to farmers regarding proper fertilization and waste utilization practices, and (4) implementing long-term monitoring on ecosystem health and conducting sustainability assessments of the waste utilization to affirm sustainability attainment.

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Balancing Agriculture and Industry through Waste Utilization for Sugarcane Sustainability

Bridhikitti,

Kaewsuk,

Karaket

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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Exploring the potential of sugarcane vinasse for biogas and biofertilizer Production: A catalyst for advancing the bioeconomy

Balakrishnan

2024

Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments

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Genome-Wide Analysis of the Auxin/Indoleacetic Acid (Aux/IAA) Gene Family in Autopolyploid Sugarcane (Saccharum spontaneum)

Huang,

Shad,

Shu

et al. 2024

IJMS

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The auxin/indoleacetic acid (Aux/IAA) family plays a central role in regulating gene expression during auxin signal transduction. Nonetheless, there is limited knowledge regarding this gene family in sugarcane. In this study, 92 members of the IAA family were identified in Saccharum spontaneum, distributed on 32 chromosomes, and classified into three clusters based on phylogeny and motif compositions. Segmental duplication and recombination events contributed largely to the expansion of this superfamily. Additionally, cis-acting elements in the promoters of SsIAAs involved in plant hormone regulation and stress responsiveness were predicted. Transcriptomics data revealed that most SsIAA expressions were significantly higher in stems and basal parts of leaves, and at nighttime, suggesting that these genes might be involved in sugar transport. QRT-PCR assays confirmed that cold and salt stress significantly induced four and five SsIAAs, respectively. GFP-subcellular localization showed that SsIAA23 and SsIAA12a were localized in the nucleus, consistent with the results of bioinformatics analysis. In conclusion, to a certain extent, the functional redundancy of family members caused by the expansion of the sugarcane IAA gene family is related to stress resistance and regeneration of sugarcane as a perennial crop. This study reveals the gene evolution and function of the SsIAA gene family in sugarcane, laying the foundation for further research on its mode of action.

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Sustainable Conversion of Wastes into Green Bioproducts to Introduce Diversification and Green Economy in the Sugar Industry. A Review

Cited by 3 publications

References 112 publications

Balancing Agriculture and Industry through Waste Utilization for Sugarcane Sustainability

Balancing Agriculture and Industry through Waste Utilization for Sugarcane Sustainability

Exploring the potential of sugarcane vinasse for biogas and biofertilizer Production: A catalyst for advancing the bioeconomy

Genome-Wide Analysis of the Auxin/Indoleacetic Acid (Aux/IAA) Gene Family in Autopolyploid Sugarcane (Saccharum spontaneum)

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