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Multipronged Phenotyping Approaches to Characterize Sugarcane Root Systems

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Published on: August 17, 2022

An-Overview on invertase in sugarcane.

Mohammad Israil Ansari¹, Ashok Yadav, Ramji Lal

¹Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow-226 010, India.

|July 13, 2013

Summary

Invertase enzyme activity is a key factor limiting sucrose accumulation in sugarcane. Genetic engineering can manipulate invertase to enhance sucrose yield and improve crop recovery.

Keywords:

Development Differentiation Invertase Sucrose metabolism Sugarcane

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Area of Science:

Biochemistry
Plant Physiology
Biotechnology

Background:

Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) is a vital crop where sucrose is the primary stored carbohydrate.
Invertase activity and sucrose concentration are identified as critical limiting factors in sucrose accumulation.
Understanding the sucrose cycle, including enzymes like invertase, is crucial for improving sugarcane.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the role of invertase in sugarcane physiology.
To explore strategies for overcoming sucrose recovery limitations.
To highlight the potential of biotechnology in enhancing sucrose yield.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on invertase function and genetic manipulation in sugarcane.
Analysis of physiological and biochemical studies related to sucrose metabolism.
Exploration of biotechnological approaches for gene targeting.

Main Results:

Invertase plays a dual role: breaking down sucrose for energy and influencing plant development.
Two types of invertase enzymes exist in sugarcane, differing in pH optima and cellular localization.
Progress has been made in understanding invertase's impact on sucrose accumulation.

Conclusions:

Careful manipulation of invertase gene expression via genetic engineering offers a promising route to increase sucrose content.
Biotechnological strategies targeting invertase can significantly improve sucrose yield in sugarcane.
Further research into invertase's precise role can lead to enhanced crop productivity.