Kaiwen Liang ¹ , Jianquan Li ²

1 Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory for Crop Molecular Breeding, Sanya, 572025, Hainan, China
2 Hainan Institute of Troppical Agricultural Resources (HITAR), Sanya, 572025, Hainan, China
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International Journal of Molecular Ecology and Conservation, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 1   doi: 10.5376/ijmec.2024.14.0004
Received: 17 Dec., 2023    Accepted: 25 Jan., 2024    Published: 21 Feb., 2024

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Liang K.W., and Li J.Q., 2024, Mitigating environmental impacts in sugarcane production: best management practices and technological innovations, International Journal of Molecular Ecology and Conservation, 14(1): 27-33 (doi: 10.5376/ijmec.2024.14.0004)

This study examines the integration of Best Management Practices (BMPs) and technological innovations in mitigating the environmental impacts of sugarcane production. Through comprehensive literature reviews and case studies from major sugarcane-producing countries such as Brazil and India, this study identifies effective strategies that reduce environmental degradation while enhancing productivity. The findings underscore the importance of non-burning harvest techniques, soil health management, and integrated pest management as BMPs that significantly contribute to sustainability. Furthermore, the study highlights the pivotal role of technological innovations such as precision agriculture, bioenergy and bioproducts development, and genetic improvement in transforming the sugarcane industry. Real-world applications demonstrate how these practices not only support environmental sustainability but also improve economic viability. The study concludes with recommendations for future research directions, emphasizing the need for continued innovation and adaptation of management practices in response to evolving environmental challenges and market demands.

Sugarcane production; Best management practices; Technological innovations; Environmental sustainability; Precision agriculture