Somaclonal variation in Saccharum spp.: unraveling its potential despite current neglect
S. Munir, M.A.B. Jaffar, S. Yasmeen, M.T. Khan, I.A. Khan · 2026
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Munir and co-authors review an overlooked route to better sugarcane: variation that arises in tissue culture. Their 2026 review notes that sugarcane breeds poorly by crossing, due to low fertility. Culture-grown plants often differ from the parent in useful ways.
As a top source of sugar and bioethanol, the crop loses much yield to pests, disease, and harsh weather. Yet breeders rarely mine culture variation, despite its promise. The review weighs how the variation arises, what drives it, and where it has helped. It also names limits that keep the method sidelined. Modern tools, the authors argue, could unlock the method for future fuel and food needs.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | S. Munir, M.A.B. Jaffar, S. Yasmeen, M.T. Khan, I.A. Khan |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 46 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |