Increased research into genomics is needed to improve the variety and yield of Philippine sugarcane, particularly by increasing its resistance to common diseases, the Philippine Sugar Research Institute (PhilSURIN) said.
The sugarcane industry is considered the Philippines second-most important crop after rice, according to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), contributing to industries such as bioethanol fuel production as well as food needs.
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