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South African Sugarcane Research Institute: Embracing biotechnology for crop improvement research

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The South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI) is a leading agricultural research institute and the only one of its kind in Africa conducting research into the development of new varieties, improving crop management and farming systems to enhance sugarcane productivity. In addition, effective delivery of new knowledge and technology make a significant contribution to the sustainability of the sugar industry in southern Africa. Variety Improvement and Crop Protection are key focus areas of research that have embraced modern molecular technologies to advance both conventional breeding and integrated control of pests and diseases.

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  1. South African Sugarcane Research Institute, Private Bag X02, Mount Edgecombe, 4300, South Africa

    S. J. Snyman, C. Baker, B. I. Huckett, S. A. McFarlane, T. van Antwerpen, S. Berry, J. Omarjee, R. S. Rutherford & D. A. Watt

  2. School of Biological and Conservation Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban, 4000, South Africa

    S. J. Snyman, B. I. Huckett & D. A. Watt

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Snyman, S.J., Baker, C., Huckett, B.I. et al. South African Sugarcane Research Institute: Embracing biotechnology for crop improvement research. Sugar Tech 10, 1–13 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12355-008-0001-5

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