Abstract
Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) is one of the major crops cultivated in tropical and sub-tropical countries, and the primary purpose is to obtain raw sugar. It is an important substance for sugar and alcohol production by both the sugar and beverage industries. During cane processing, various byproducts are obtained, namely sugarcane bagasse, bagasse ash, pressmud cake, sugarcane vinasse, and spent wash. There are many challenging problems in storage, and they cause great environmental pollution. This review discusses their properties by which they can be used for cleaner agricultural and environmental sustainability. Utilization of byproducts results in value-added soil properties and crop yield. Replacing chemical fertilization with these organic natured byproducts not only minimizes the surplus usage of chemical fertilizers but is also cost-effective and an eco-friendly approach. The drawbacks of the long-term application of these byproducts in the agricultural ecosystem are not well documented. We conclude that the agriculture sector can dispose of sugar industry byproducts, but proper systematic disposal is needed. The need arises to arrange some seminars, meetings, and training to make the farming community aware of byproducts utilization and setting a friendly relationship between the farming community and industrialists.
Highlights
IntroductionSugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) is an important cash crop belonging to the family
Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) is an important cash crop belonging to the familyGramineae, cultivated in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world
We aimed to answer the following queries: What are the major sugar industry byproducts and their properties? How can they be used in the agriculture field? What are the impacts of byproducts on soil health, plant production, and the environment? What factors are involved in improving soil properties and plant yield? What environmental issues will be arising or solved using industrial wastes? What are the research queries scientists need to address in future?
Summary
Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) is an important cash crop belonging to the family. Gramineae, cultivated in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. About 200 countries are cultivating it, amongst which Brazil is the largest producer, contributing around 25%. Of the world’s total production [1]. Annual cane production in Brazil, India, China, and Pakistan was 648, 348, 124, and 64 million tonnes, respectively [2]. The major use of cane is its utilization for sugar production, which contributed about 92% of cane produced [1]. India, Australia, China, and Thailand contributed about 40% of worldwide sugar production. Amid 115 sugar-producing countries, 67 are cultivating sugarcane, 39 are using sugar beets, and 9 countries are utilizing both sources; this indicates sugarcane is about a
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