Researchers from the Audubon Sugar Institute coauthored a new research article published in Sugar Tech titled “Drought Conditions Differently Affect Starch Concentrations in the Stalks of Early and Moderate Maturing Louisiana Sugarcane Varieties.”

The study evaluated starch accumulation in early‑ and moderate‑maturing Louisiana sugarcane varieties grown under drought conditions. Results showed that drought stress led to significant increases in stalk starch concentrations, with varietal maturity influencing the magnitude of the response. Early‑maturing varieties were found to be more susceptible to drought‑induced starch increases than mid‑maturing varieties.

These findings provide valuable insights into how environmental stress impacts sugarcane quality and processing, with implications for varietal selection and factory operations under changing climatic conditions.

Drought Conditions Differently Affect Starch Concentrations in the Stalks of Early and Moderate Maturing Louisiana Sugarcane Varieties | Sugar Tech | Springer Nature Link