“SUPERCANE” PROVES TO BE 40% MORE PRODUCTIVE

The Sugarcane Technology Center (CTC) is reportedly creating “supercane,” a novel sugarcane cultivar. The new type will be 40% more productive and resistant to insects, weeds, and fungi. The project attempts to provide a consistent supply of sugar and ethanol, driven by rising demand, notably as a result of manufacturers’ plans and government laws. The CTC is working on synthetic seeds and transgenic sugarcane. Brazil, the world’s largest sugarcane producer, sees ethanol as a critical component in decarbonizing transportation, which boosts the demand for efficient crops like “supercane.” Finally, the CTC intends to go public on the New York Stock Exchange.
Source: CompreRural / Estadão (*Translated by Ia Niani)