Unlocking the potential of sugarcane: Advances in genomic innovation, biorefinery technologies, and stress resilience, and circular bioeconomy

作者：Dongdong Wang, Jiatong Zheng, Ning Xu, Surendra Sarsaiya, Jisen Zhang · 发表于：Industrial Crops and Products · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122080 · 被引用次数：2 · 研究领域：Biofuel production and bioconversion、Sugarcane Cultivation and Processing、Natural Products and Biological Research

Sugarcane ( Saccharum spp.) is a globally vital crop that plays a central role in sugar production, bioenergy systems, and the emerging circular bioeconomy. While it holds considerable agricultural and industrial importance, its potential is constrained by genomic complexity, susceptibility to environmental stresses, and limitations in biomass conversion efficiency. This review synthesizes recent advances in sugarcane physiology, molecular breeding, biorefinery technology, and industrial applications aimed at overcoming these barriers. We examine the conservation status of wild Saccharum biodiversity—threatened by habitat fragmentation and climate change—and propose strategies such as CRISPR-based precision breeding and marker-assisted introgression for genetic resource preservation. The integration of agroecological innovations, including sensor-based cultivation and biophysical treatment methods, is discussed for enhancing yield and resource-use efficiency. Advances in polyploid genomics, epigenetic regulation, and omics-assisted variety development are detailed, alongside transgenic approaches (e.g., DREB for drought tolerance and CHITINASE for disease resistance) that improve stress resilience and productivity. Furthermore, we analyze biorefinery processes that leverage sugarcane biomass for the production of biofuels, bioplastics, nutraceuticals, and other value-added products, emphasizing its integrative role within circular bioeconomy frameworks. Nevertheless, critical...