Better Berries, Cold Tolerant Sugarcane, Precision Breeding Is Making It Possible

By Tobie Blanchard

LSU AgCenter

In a pocket of central Louisiana, a surprising crop for that area is taking root — sugarcane.

Sugarcane, a tropical crop, has traditionally been limited to south Louisiana. But by using precision breeding techniques, LSU AgCenter researchers are developing sugarcane varieties that can withstand colder temperatures.

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