Biomass potential of novel interspecific and intergeneric hybrids of Saccharum grown in sub-tropical climates.

ABSTRACT: Sugarcane-derived biomass is a promising source of renewable energy to meet the growing demands for biofuel. Currently, modern sugarcane cultivars are unable to provide enough biomass due to their narrow genetic base and susceptibility to abiotic and biotic stresses. We have evaluated total of 23 hybrids derived from diverse genetic backgrounds of different Saccharum spp. and allied genera, one inbred and compared with commercial checks. Intergeneric hybrids (IGHs) KGS 99-100 and GU 04-432, produced significantly higher biomass (43.37 t ha^-1 and 35.24 t ha^-1, respectively) than commercial sugarcane have genes derived from Erianthus arundinaceus. Interspecific hybrids (ISHs) GU 07-3704 and 99-489, also produced significantly higher amounts of biomass (37.24 t ha^-1

SUBMITTER: Meena MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7726553 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature