Sugarcane breeding

Sugarcane breeding involves selecting and crossing different sugarcane plants to develop new varieties with desirable traits, such as higher sugar content, disease resistance, and drought tolerance. Breeders evaluate parent plants, cross them through controlled pollination, and then grow the offspring to identify the best performers. This process may take several years, involving field trials and genetic analysis. The goal is to improve sugar yield, plant health, and adaptability to various environments, ultimately enhancing productivity and sustainability in sugarcane cultivation.