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Sugarcane Breeding in the Genomic Era: Integrative Strategies and Emerging Technologies
Suparat Srithawong1,2,3, Weikuan Fang1,2, Yan Jing1,2
1Sugarcane Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning 530007, China.
Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 28, 2026
Summary
Advanced biotechnologies accelerate sugarcane genetic improvement. Integrating omics data and genomic selection (GS) enhances yield and stress tolerance for sustainable food and bioenergy production.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Plant Breeding
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Sugarcane is vital for global sugar and bioenergy, but conventional breeding faces challenges due to its complex genome.
- Long breeding cycles and low genetic gain hinder the development of improved sugarcane cultivars.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent technological advancements in sugarcane improvement.
- To highlight the integration of biotechnology and omics for accelerated genetic gain.
Main Methods:
- Genomic selection (GS)
- High-throughput omics technologies (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, phenomics)
- Transgenic and genome-editing technologies
Main Results:
- These technologies significantly enhance trait improvement for growth, yield, and stress resilience.
- Multi-omics data integration aids in understanding genotype-phenotype links and molecular mechanisms.
- Improved predictive accuracy and informed selection decisions accelerate genetic gain.
Conclusions:
- Strategic implementation of these tools is crucial for developing high-yielding, stress-tolerant sugarcane.
- Accelerated genetic gain supports sustainable sugarcane production and global food/bioenergy security.
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