Breeding for Multipurpose Sugarcane: Evaluating Agronomic and Cell-Wall Traits for Sugar, Biomass, and Second-Generation Ethanol Production

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Garcia, José María; Erazzu, Luis Ernesto; Mieja Andrada, Claudio Nahuel; Simister, Rachael; Gómez, Leonardo D.; Acevedo, Alberto
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2026
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Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) is a highly efficient energy crop with increasing importance in both first- and second-generation (2G) ethanol production. Usage of sugarcane lignocellulosic residues for 2G ethanol provides a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels and offers economic advantages by increasing ethanol output without expanding cultivated areas. As traditional breeding has primarily focused on sugar yield, there is a growing need for research aimed at developing multipurpose varieties that combine enhanced sugar and biomass yield with improved biomass digestibility for 2G ethanol production. In this study, early-stage sugarcane breeding populations were evaluated under field conditions using an integrated breeding approach encompassing key agronomic and cell-wall traits, including saccharification potential. Using mixed linear models, genetic parameters, correlations, and best linear unbiased predictors (BLUPs) were estimated to identify superior genotypes for multipurpose applications. Results revealed high breeding potential for stalk-related and biomass traits, particularly fibre yield, while low broad-sense heritability and genetic variability may limit selection for cell-wall traits. Strong negative genetic correlations (rg = −0.62 to −0.80) were found between stalk diameter and fibre content, while saccharification potential showed only a weak negative correlation with lignin content (rg = −0.26) suggesting that additional recalcitrant factors may influence cell-wall digestibility. BLUPs-based ranking enabled the selection of promising multipurpose genotypes combining high sugar and biomass yield with improved cell-wall composition for 2G ethanol production. These findings provide new insights into the development of multipurpose sugarcane varieties and support integrated breeding strategies to optimize both sugar production and bioenergy applications.
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Fil: García, José María. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Famaillá; Argentina
Fil: Erazzú, Luis E. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Famaillá; Argentina.
Fil: Mieja Andrada, Claudio Nahuel. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Famaillá; Argentina
Fil: Simister, Rachael. University of York. Department of Biology. Centre for Novel Agricultural Products; Reino Unido
Fil: Gómez, Leonardo D. University of York. Department of Biology. Centre for Novel Agricultural Products; Reino Unido
Fil: Acevedo, Alberto. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Centro de Investigación de Recursos Naturales; Argentina
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Sugar Tech : 1-14 (Published: 31 January 2026)
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Caña de Azúcar
Fitomejoramiento
Biomasa
Bioetanol
Variedad Mixta
Sugar Cane
Saccharum
Plant Breeding
Biomass
Bioethanol
Multipurpose Varieties
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spelling Breeding for Multipurpose Sugarcane: Evaluating Agronomic and Cell-Wall Traits for Sugar, Biomass, and Second-Generation Ethanol ProductionGarcia, José MaríaErazzu, Luis ErnestoMieja Andrada, Claudio NahuelSimister, RachaelGómez, Leonardo D.Acevedo, AlbertoCaña de AzúcarFitomejoramientoBiomasaBioetanolVariedad MixtaSugar CaneSaccharumPlant BreedingBiomassBioethanolMultipurpose VarietiesSugarcane (Saccharum spp.) is a highly efficient energy crop with increasing importance in both first- and second-generation (2G) ethanol production. Usage of sugarcane lignocellulosic residues for 2G ethanol provides a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels and offers economic advantages by increasing ethanol output without expanding cultivated areas. As traditional breeding has primarily focused on sugar yield, there is a growing need for research aimed at developing multipurpose varieties that combine enhanced sugar and biomass yield with improved biomass digestibility for 2G ethanol production. In this study, early-stage sugarcane breeding populations were evaluated under field conditions using an integrated breeding approach encompassing key agronomic and cell-wall traits, including saccharification potential. Using mixed linear models, genetic parameters, correlations, and best linear unbiased predictors (BLUPs) were estimated to identify superior genotypes for multipurpose applications. Results revealed high breeding potential for stalk-related and biomass traits, particularly fibre yield, while low broad-sense heritability and genetic variability may limit selection for cell-wall traits. Strong negative genetic correlations (rg = −0.62 to −0.80) were found between stalk diameter and fibre content, while saccharification potential showed only a weak negative correlation with lignin content (rg = −0.26) suggesting that additional recalcitrant factors may influence cell-wall digestibility. BLUPs-based ranking enabled the selection of promising multipurpose genotypes combining high sugar and biomass yield with improved cell-wall composition for 2G ethanol production. These findings provide new insights into the development of multipurpose sugarcane varieties and support integrated breeding strategies to optimize both sugar production and bioenergy applications.EEA FamailláFil: García, José María. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Famaillá; ArgentinaFil: Erazzú, Luis E. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Famaillá; Argentina.Fil: Mieja Andrada, Claudio Nahuel. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Famaillá; ArgentinaFil: Simister, Rachael. University of York. Department of Biology. Centre for Novel Agricultural Products; Reino UnidoFil: Gómez, Leonardo D. University of York. Department of Biology. Centre for Novel Agricultural Products; Reino UnidoFil: Acevedo, Alberto. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Centro de Investigación de Recursos Naturales; ArgentinaSpringer2026-02-11T12:57:40Z2026-02-11T12:57:40Z2026-01info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionhttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501info:ar-repo/semantics/articuloapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12123/25165https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12355-025-01716-w0972-15250974-0740https://doi.org/10.1007/s12355-025-01716-wSugar Tech : 1-14 (Published: 31 January 2026)reponame:INTA Digital (INTA)instname:Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuariaenginfo:eu-repograntAgreement/INTA/2023-PD-L01-I071, Mejoramiento genético de los Cultivos Industriales y estrategias alternativas para la obtención de biotipos adaptados a los nuevos escenarios y al cambio climáticoinfo:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccesshttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)2026-03-26T11:25:28Zoai:localhost:20.500.12123/25165instacron:INTAInstitucionalhttp://repositorio.inta.gob.ar/Organismo científico-tecnológicoNo correspondehttp://repositorio.inta.gob.ar/oai/requesttripaldi.nicolas@inta.gob.arArgentinaNo correspondeNo correspondeNo correspondeopendoar:l2026-03-26 11:25:28.52INTA Digital (INTA) - Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuariafalse
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Breeding for Multipurpose Sugarcane: Evaluating Agronomic and Cell-Wall Traits for Sugar, Biomass, and Second-Generation Ethanol Production
title Breeding for Multipurpose Sugarcane: Evaluating Agronomic and Cell-Wall Traits for Sugar, Biomass, and Second-Generation Ethanol Production
spellingShingle Breeding for Multipurpose Sugarcane: Evaluating Agronomic and Cell-Wall Traits for Sugar, Biomass, and Second-Generation Ethanol Production
Garcia, José María
Caña de Azúcar
Fitomejoramiento
Biomasa
Bioetanol
Variedad Mixta
Sugar Cane
Saccharum
Plant Breeding
Biomass
Bioethanol
Multipurpose Varieties
title_short Breeding for Multipurpose Sugarcane: Evaluating Agronomic and Cell-Wall Traits for Sugar, Biomass, and Second-Generation Ethanol Production
title_full Breeding for Multipurpose Sugarcane: Evaluating Agronomic and Cell-Wall Traits for Sugar, Biomass, and Second-Generation Ethanol Production
title_fullStr Breeding for Multipurpose Sugarcane: Evaluating Agronomic and Cell-Wall Traits for Sugar, Biomass, and Second-Generation Ethanol Production
title_full_unstemmed Breeding for Multipurpose Sugarcane: Evaluating Agronomic and Cell-Wall Traits for Sugar, Biomass, and Second-Generation Ethanol Production
title_sort Breeding for Multipurpose Sugarcane: Evaluating Agronomic and Cell-Wall Traits for Sugar, Biomass, and Second-Generation Ethanol Production
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Garcia, José María
Erazzu, Luis Ernesto
Mieja Andrada, Claudio Nahuel
Simister, Rachael
Gómez, Leonardo D.
Acevedo, Alberto
author Garcia, José María
author_facet Garcia, José María
Erazzu, Luis Ernesto
Mieja Andrada, Claudio Nahuel
Simister, Rachael
Gómez, Leonardo D.
Acevedo, Alberto
author_role author
author2 Erazzu, Luis Ernesto
Mieja Andrada, Claudio Nahuel
Simister, Rachael
Gómez, Leonardo D.
Acevedo, Alberto
author2_role author
author
author
author
author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Caña de Azúcar
Fitomejoramiento
Biomasa
Bioetanol
Variedad Mixta
Sugar Cane
Saccharum
Plant Breeding
Biomass
Bioethanol
Multipurpose Varieties
topic Caña de Azúcar
Fitomejoramiento
Biomasa
Bioetanol
Variedad Mixta
Sugar Cane
Saccharum
Plant Breeding
Biomass
Bioethanol
Multipurpose Varieties
dc.description.none.fl_txt_mv Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) is a highly efficient energy crop with increasing importance in both first- and second-generation (2G) ethanol production. Usage of sugarcane lignocellulosic residues for 2G ethanol provides a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels and offers economic advantages by increasing ethanol output without expanding cultivated areas. As traditional breeding has primarily focused on sugar yield, there is a growing need for research aimed at developing multipurpose varieties that combine enhanced sugar and biomass yield with improved biomass digestibility for 2G ethanol production. In this study, early-stage sugarcane breeding populations were evaluated under field conditions using an integrated breeding approach encompassing key agronomic and cell-wall traits, including saccharification potential. Using mixed linear models, genetic parameters, correlations, and best linear unbiased predictors (BLUPs) were estimated to identify superior genotypes for multipurpose applications. Results revealed high breeding potential for stalk-related and biomass traits, particularly fibre yield, while low broad-sense heritability and genetic variability may limit selection for cell-wall traits. Strong negative genetic correlations (rg = −0.62 to −0.80) were found between stalk diameter and fibre content, while saccharification potential showed only a weak negative correlation with lignin content (rg = −0.26) suggesting that additional recalcitrant factors may influence cell-wall digestibility. BLUPs-based ranking enabled the selection of promising multipurpose genotypes combining high sugar and biomass yield with improved cell-wall composition for 2G ethanol production. These findings provide new insights into the development of multipurpose sugarcane varieties and support integrated breeding strategies to optimize both sugar production and bioenergy applications.
EEA Famaillá
Fil: García, José María. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Famaillá; Argentina
Fil: Erazzú, Luis E. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Famaillá; Argentina.
Fil: Mieja Andrada, Claudio Nahuel. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Famaillá; Argentina
Fil: Simister, Rachael. University of York. Department of Biology. Centre for Novel Agricultural Products; Reino Unido
Fil: Gómez, Leonardo D. University of York. Department of Biology. Centre for Novel Agricultural Products; Reino Unido
Fil: Acevedo, Alberto. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Centro de Investigación de Recursos Naturales; Argentina
description Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) is a highly efficient energy crop with increasing importance in both first- and second-generation (2G) ethanol production. Usage of sugarcane lignocellulosic residues for 2G ethanol provides a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels and offers economic advantages by increasing ethanol output without expanding cultivated areas. As traditional breeding has primarily focused on sugar yield, there is a growing need for research aimed at developing multipurpose varieties that combine enhanced sugar and biomass yield with improved biomass digestibility for 2G ethanol production. In this study, early-stage sugarcane breeding populations were evaluated under field conditions using an integrated breeding approach encompassing key agronomic and cell-wall traits, including saccharification potential. Using mixed linear models, genetic parameters, correlations, and best linear unbiased predictors (BLUPs) were estimated to identify superior genotypes for multipurpose applications. Results revealed high breeding potential for stalk-related and biomass traits, particularly fibre yield, while low broad-sense heritability and genetic variability may limit selection for cell-wall traits. Strong negative genetic correlations (rg = −0.62 to −0.80) were found between stalk diameter and fibre content, while saccharification potential showed only a weak negative correlation with lignin content (rg = −0.26) suggesting that additional recalcitrant factors may influence cell-wall digestibility. BLUPs-based ranking enabled the selection of promising multipurpose genotypes combining high sugar and biomass yield with improved cell-wall composition for 2G ethanol production. These findings provide new insights into the development of multipurpose sugarcane varieties and support integrated breeding strategies to optimize both sugar production and bioenergy applications.
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