Ana del Mar Salmerón, Ana Cristina Abreu*, Ana Isabel Tristán, Silvia Fernández, Juan Enrique Gázquez-Expósito, Fernando Pérez-Martín, Carlos Meza-Tapia, Francisco Javier del Águila-Capel and Ignacio Fernández*,
{"title":"Metabolic Profiling of Tomato Plants Infected with Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus: Insights into Plant Defense Mechanisms and Potential Prebiotic Interventions","authors":"Ana del Mar Salmerón, Ana Cristina Abreu*, Ana Isabel Tristán, Silvia Fernández, Juan Enrique Gázquez-Expósito, Fernando Pérez-Martín, Carlos Meza-Tapia, Francisco Javier del Águila-Capel and Ignacio Fernández*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c0055710.1021/acsagscitech.4c00557","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00557https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00557","url":null,"abstract":"<p >This study investigates the metabolic profiling of tomato plants infected with Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV), comparing infected fruits and leaves to uninfected controls. Metabolites were extracted using a 1:1 mixture of CH<sub>3</sub>OH-<i>d</i><sub>4</sub> and D<sub>2</sub>O KH<sub>2</sub>PO<sub>4</sub> buffer and analyzed using <sup>1</sup>H NMR spectroscopy. The study identified 28 shared metabolites, with some unique to each matrix. Multivariate analyses revealed metabolic changes in sugars, hydroxycinnamic acids, amino acids, organic acids, sterols, and fatty acids in both fruits and leaves due to viral infection. Osmolytes like <i>myo</i>-inositol, proline, and trigonelline correlated with increasing viral load in leaves. This novel approach combines NMR-based metabolomics with regenerative agricultural practices, aiming for viral control while improving plant health and sustainability. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first application of this methodology for ToBRFV in tomatoes, providing insights into metabolic shifts and potential strategies for enhancing plant resistance and microbiome regeneration.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"5 5","pages":"714–724 714–724"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144083555","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mercedes A Bettelli, Leonardo A Perdigón, Luyao Zhao, Pamela F M Pereira, Amparo Jiménez-Quero, Antonio J Capezza, Thomas Prade, Eva Johansson, Richard T Olsson, Mikael S Hedenqvist, Marcos A Sabino
{"title":"Biodegradation, Bioassimilation and Recycling Properties of Wheat Gluten Foams.","authors":"Mercedes A Bettelli, Leonardo A Perdigón, Luyao Zhao, Pamela F M Pereira, Amparo Jiménez-Quero, Antonio J Capezza, Thomas Prade, Eva Johansson, Richard T Olsson, Mikael S Hedenqvist, Marcos A Sabino","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00798","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00798","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Protein-based foams are potential sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based polymer foams in e.g. single-use products. In this work, the biodegradation, bioassimilation, and recycling properties of glycerol-plasticized wheat gluten foams (using a foaming agent and gallic acid, citric acid, or genipin) were determined. The degradation was investigated at different pH levels in soil and high humidity. The fastest degradation occurred in an aqueous alkaline condition with complete degradation within 5 weeks. The foams exhibited excellent bioassimilation, comparable to or better than industrial fertilizers, particularly in promoting coriander plant growth. The additives provided specific effects: gallic acid offered antifungal properties, citric acid provided the fastest degradation at high pH, and genipin contributed with cross-linking. All three additives also contributed to antioxidant properties. Dense β-sheet protein structures degraded more slowly than disordered/α-helix structures. WG foams showed only a small global warming potential and lower fossil carbon emissions than synthetic foams on a mass basis, as illustrated with a nitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) foam. Unlike NBR, the protein foams could be recycled into films, offering an alternative to immediate composting.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"5 5","pages":"805-821"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12093299/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144129716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maarten Everaert*, Fien Degryse, Ivan Andelkovic, Erik Smolders, Roslyn Baird and Mike J. McLaughlin,
{"title":"Sparingly Soluble Powellite (CaMoO4) as a Basis for Slow-Release Molybdenum Fertilizers: From Fundamental Principles to Performant Formulations","authors":"Maarten Everaert*, Fien Degryse, Ivan Andelkovic, Erik Smolders, Roslyn Baird and Mike J. McLaughlin, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.5c0003710.1021/acsagscitech.5c00037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.5c00037https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.5c00037","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Molybdenum (Mo) is an essential plant micronutrient, required only in small amounts. Nonetheless, Mo deficiencies in crop production are not uncommon, and to avoid yield loss, fertilizers enriched with soluble Mo compounds are often supplied. However, the application of soluble Mo compounds is linked to low Mo use efficiencies due to fast Mo fixation in acid soils and leaching in sandy soils. This study explored sparingly soluble powellite (CaMoO<sub>4</sub>) in Mo-enriched granular fertilizers to regulate the release of Mo over time and supply available Mo throughout a crop’s growth period. Powellite was prepared via a simple precipitation reaction, and macronutrient carriers were cocompacted to pellets with either powellite or conventional soluble ammonium molybdate (amMo). In column dissolution experiments, powellite-based fertilizers consistently released Mo more slowly than corresponding amMo-based fertilizers, with the slow release notably more pronounced for powellite embedded in carriers with high content and solubility of Ca. A pot trial with chickpea demonstrated that powellite-based fertilizers can minimize Mo leaching in well-drained conditions in comparison with amMo-based fertilizers, while still acting as an adequate Mo source for crops. These results demonstrate how a desired Mo release can be obtained by selecting a suitable powellite macronutrient carrier, highlighting the potential of powellite-based Mo fertilizers for more efficient Mo use in crop production.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"5 5","pages":"874–883 874–883"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144083419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stella F. Valle, Amanda S. Giroto, Gelton G. F. Guimarães and Caue Ribeiro*,
{"title":"Encapsulation of Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans in Sulfur-Loaded Hydrogel Films for Increased Nutrient Uptake by Plants","authors":"Stella F. Valle, Amanda S. Giroto, Gelton G. F. Guimarães and Caue Ribeiro*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.5c0002510.1021/acsagscitech.5c00025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.5c00025https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.5c00025","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Designing smart carrier materials for inoculants used in agriculture is essential to ensuring proper shelf life and cell survival in soil. Herein, we propose to encapsulate <i>Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans</i> and elemental sulfur (ES) particles in a single fertilizer material based on biodegradable hydrogel (HG) films made of carboxymethylcellulose cross-linked by citric acid (CA). The goal was to study the direct availability of ES to the bacterium for improved cell survival and sulfate delivery to plants. Film swelling was evaluated as a method for bacterium inoculation. HG films cross-linked with 5 wt % CA displayed a superior swelling ratio than with 10 wt % CA (129 and 10 g·g<sup>–1</sup>, respectively) and were less affected by the acid pH used for<i>A. thiooxidans</i> growth. The encapsulated bacterium proved to be viable, achieving up to 62% of ES oxidation after reactivation in culture medium. Soybean plants fertilized with the HG films reached 36% of sulfur use efficiency, comparable to the performance of the soluble positive control, thus confirming its effectiveness as a sulfur biofertilizer.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"5 5","pages":"864–873 864–873"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acsagscitech.5c00025","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144083417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mercedes A. Bettelli*, Leonardo A. Perdigón, Luyao Zhao, Pamela F. M. Pereira, Amparo Jiménez-Quero, Antonio J. Capezza, Thomas Prade, Eva Johansson, Richard T. Olsson, Mikael S. Hedenqvist* and Marcos A. Sabino,
{"title":"Biodegradation, Bioassimilation and Recycling Properties of Wheat Gluten Foams","authors":"Mercedes A. Bettelli*, Leonardo A. Perdigón, Luyao Zhao, Pamela F. M. Pereira, Amparo Jiménez-Quero, Antonio J. Capezza, Thomas Prade, Eva Johansson, Richard T. Olsson, Mikael S. Hedenqvist* and Marcos A. Sabino, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c0079810.1021/acsagscitech.4c00798","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00798https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00798","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Protein-based foams are potential sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based polymer foams in e.g. single-use products. In this work, the biodegradation, bioassimilation, and recycling properties of glycerol-plasticized wheat gluten foams (using a foaming agent and gallic acid, citric acid, or genipin) were determined. The degradation was investigated at different pH levels in soil and high humidity. The fastest degradation occurred in an aqueous alkaline condition with complete degradation within 5 weeks. The foams exhibited excellent bioassimilation, comparable to or better than industrial fertilizers, particularly in promoting coriander plant growth. The additives provided specific effects: gallic acid offered antifungal properties, citric acid provided the fastest degradation at high pH, and genipin contributed with cross-linking. All three additives also contributed to antioxidant properties. Dense β-sheet protein structures degraded more slowly than disordered/α-helix structures. WG foams showed only a small global warming potential and lower fossil carbon emissions than synthetic foams on a mass basis, as illustrated with a nitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) foam. Unlike NBR, the protein foams could be recycled into films, offering an alternative to immediate composting.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"5 5","pages":"805–821 805–821"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00798","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144083431","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chao Guo, Xinying Li, Xia Chen, Chang Su, Chun Li*, Yongjun Feng* and Chao Wang*,
{"title":"Effects of Mannitol on the Growth, Metabolism, and Butenyl-Spinosyn Biosynthesis of Saccharopolyspora pogona","authors":"Chao Guo, Xinying Li, Xia Chen, Chang Su, Chun Li*, Yongjun Feng* and Chao Wang*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.5c0001110.1021/acsagscitech.5c00011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.5c00011https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.5c00011","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The metabolic pathways of high-yielding strains developed through physical and chemical mutagenesis can be modified, particularly those involved in carbon metabolism. The distribution of nutrients in the fermentation medium is likely to be a key bottleneck in further improving yields. In this study, we screened different carbon sources for the high-yield <i>Saccharopolyspora pogona</i> ASAGF19 strain and investigated the underlying mechanisms. The results demonstrated that mannitol was the optimal carbon source, increasing biomass and butenyl-spinosyn production by 1.58- and 1.88-fold, respectively, compared to glucose. The specific growth rate and carbon source utilization efficiency in the mannitol group were 7.37- and 1.68-fold higher than in the glucose group at 96 h of fermentation. Additionally, at 72 h, the synthesis rate of butenyl-spinosyn and the carbon yield in the mannitol group increased by 2.02- and 1.89-fold, respectively. Mannitol also enhanced the transcription of genes involved in the biosynthesis of butenyl-spinosyn, elevated NADPH levels during the early stage of fermentation, and maintained cellular redox homeostasis. Its supplementation in the fermentation medium also promoted butenyl-spinosyn biosynthesis. The increased nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate supply in the early stage, along with maintained intracellular redox balance, likely contributed to the highly efficient biosynthesis of butenyl-spinosyn in <i>S. pogona</i> ASAGF19. This study is the first to investigate the mechanism by which mannitol enhances butenyl-spinosyn production.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"5 5","pages":"850–857 850–857"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144083467","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring the Antifungal Potential of Citrus Essential Oils from Northeast India: a Comparative Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry, In Vitro, and In Silico Analysis","authors":"Sujith Vaishnav Krishnakumar, Aneesa Rani Mohammed Syed, Irene Vethamoni P, Renukadevi Perumal, Vellai Kumar Sampathrajan, Saranya Nallusamy, Saraswathi Thiruvenkatasamy, Senthil Natesan, Anbu Megala Murugesan, Navinraj Shanmugam, Awadhesh Kumar and Santhanakrishnan Vichangalpridiuldi*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c0066510.1021/acsagscitech.4c00665","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00665https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00665","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The potential of essential oils extracted from citrus peels as natural biopesticides and antioxidants was investigated in this study. Essential oils were extracted from<i>Citrus macroptera</i>and<i>Citrus reticulata</i>collected across five different locations in Northeast India. GC-MS analysis of essential oils revealed that <span>d</span>-limonene was the predominant constituent, accompanied by α-terpineol, β-myrcene, linalool, octanal, nonanal, and hexadecanoic acid. <i>In vitro</i> antifungal assays demonstrated significant dose-dependent inhibition against<i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> f. sp. <i>cubense</i>, <i>Macrophomina phaseolina</i> and <i>Colletotrichum gloeosporioides</i> from 250 to 1000 ppm. The essential oils displayed potent antioxidant activity in DPPH free radical scavenging assays. Molecular docking and dynamics simulations predicted <span>d</span>-limonene and hexadecanoic acid as key ligands with high binding affinities for critical fungal target proteins, suggesting their potential role in inhibiting fungal activity. The findings highlight the promising antifungal and antioxidant properties of citrus peel essential oils, thereby substantiating their potential as eco-friendly biopesticides for agricultural applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"5 5","pages":"763–776 763–776"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144083596","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mst. Motmainna, Abdul Shukor Juraimi*, Nik Norasma Che’Ya, Ahmad Suhaizi Mat Su, Norida Mazlan, Muhamad Noor Hazwan Abd Manaf, Zaid Ramli and Mahmudul Hasan,
{"title":"Sustainable Weed Management in Rice to Ensure Food Security: A Review","authors":"Mst. Motmainna, Abdul Shukor Juraimi*, Nik Norasma Che’Ya, Ahmad Suhaizi Mat Su, Norida Mazlan, Muhamad Noor Hazwan Abd Manaf, Zaid Ramli and Mahmudul Hasan, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c0048710.1021/acsagscitech.4c00487","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00487https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00487","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Globally, food security has become a severe issue with the increase in world population. Infestations of weeds are well acknowledged as a significant biological constraint to crop yield across the agroecosystems and seasons. However, high labor costs have led to a decline in the use of conventional manual weeding methods, and this trend has been mirrored worldwide by an increase in synthetic herbicides. Continuous use of synthetic herbicides increases the possibility of herbicide resistance, contaminated agricultural goods, and adverse impacts on environment and human health. Because of these issues, researchers are now interested in finding alternatives to synthetic herbicides. There is no single effective solution for combating weeds; therefore, this review focuses on developing and implementing more sustainable weed management that involves cultural, mechanical, and biological weed control, and efficient chemical herbicides and artificial intelligence. The review synthesizes findings from a wide range of peer-reviewed studies, case reports, and agricultural extension documents. By examining the current state of sustainable weed control, this review offers valuable insights for both conventional and organic growers seeking to manage weed populations while minimizing environmental impact. Ultimately, it aims to contribute to global food security by promoting more resilient and sustainable agricultural practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"5 5","pages":"667–680 667–680"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144083594","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Improved Wettability and Spreading Behavior of Pesticides by para-Sulfonatocalix[4]arene and Chitosan Nanovesicles","authors":"Ehsan Bahojb Noruzi, Haonan Qu, Cuiguang Ma, Haifan Zhang, Qiang He, Zhihang Zhao, Yuchao Liu, Govindasami Periyasami and Haibing Li*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c0074710.1021/acsagscitech.4c00747","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00747https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00747","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Improving pesticide deposition on hydrophobic leaves is crucial for effective weed control and for minimizing the excessive use of pesticides in agriculture. This work explores the potential of <i>para</i>-sulfonatocalix[4]arene (SCX[4]) and chitosan (Cht) nanovesicles to enhance wettability and spreading, thereby improving pesticide performance. To achieve this, (SCX[4] + Cht) as a Paraquat (PQ) delivery carrier was synthesized and studied. UV–vis spectroscopy, TEM, DLS, and zeta potential analysis were employed to characterize and confirm the synthesis of the designed nanocarrier. Physical properties, such as contact angle, wetting, and spreading behavior of the PQ-loaded nanocarrier, were evaluated. The results showed that the physical properties of PQ improved after being encapsulated within the supramolecular vesicle compared to bare PQ. The study demonstrated that PQ is well encapsulated within (SCX[4] + Cht) nanocarriers, with an encapsulation efficiency 50.70% and a loading efficiency of 3.74%. The confocal laser scanning microscopy technique and EDS analysis were used to study the deposition behavior of the PQ-loaded nanocarrier on barnyard grass leaves. Additionally, the in vivo herbicidal activity of the pesticide-loaded carrier (SCX[4] + Cht)@PQ was evaluated against barnyard grass and Setaria within 5 days, revealing that the incorporation of SCX[4] and Cht components in the nanocarrier fabrication resulted in enhanced pesticidal performance of PQ. Encapsulating PQ within the nanocarrier significantly reduced its toxicity toward zebrafish, resulting in a 90% increase in the survival rate.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"5 5","pages":"794–804 794–804"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144083595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stephania Imbachi Ordonez, Kevin M. McPeak* and Gillian Eggleston,
{"title":"Rapid Analysis of Sugarcane with High Extraneous Matter by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy","authors":"Stephania Imbachi Ordonez, Kevin M. McPeak* and Gillian Eggleston, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.5c0002110.1021/acsagscitech.5c00021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.5c00021https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.5c00021","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Efficient analysis of sugar cane quality is critical for the global sugar industry, which is valued at approximately $78 billion annually. Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is a rapid, nondestructive alternative for analyzing multiple quality parameters of sugar cane. However, sugar cane with large amounts of extraneous matter (EM)─soil, green and brown leaves, roots, and tops─presents a unique challenge to NIR analysis due to the increased scattering and absorption from the EM, which is becoming increasingly relevant as climate change intensifies rainfall patterns, mechanical harvesting replaces manual methods, and environmental regulations promote green cane harvesting. This study evaluates the potential of NIR spectroscopy as a rapid, nondestructive alternative for analyzing multiple quality parameters of sugar cane with high EM values. Samples of shredded cane, pressed cane, and pressed juice were collected from three Louisiana (LA) sugar factories. Partial least squares regression models with k-fold cross-validation were developed to relate NIR spectra to reference values. The models demonstrated that pressed juice and pressed cane samples yielded the most accurate predictions of Brix, pol, and moisture, outperforming shredded cane samples. These findings support the practical implementation of NIR spectroscopy for the rapid and accurate determination of multiple quality parameters, from sugar cane with high EM.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"5 5","pages":"858–863 858–863"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acsagscitech.5c00021","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144083593","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}