Presentation Information
[P02-901]Application of EGAO Technology toward Carbon-Neutral Crop Production
○Daisuke Todaka1, Tomoyuki Takeda1, Huong Thi Pham1, Yoshinori Utsumi1,2, Hiroki Tokunaga1,3, Kaori Sako1,4, Junko Ishida1, Maho Tanaka1, Motoaki Seki1,5,6 (1. RIKEN CSRS (Japan), 2. Fukuyama University (Japan), 3. JIRCAS (Japan), 4. Kindai University (Japan), 5. Saitama University (Japan), 6. Yokohama City University (Japan))
Keywords:
Ethanol,Chemical priming,cassava,Sorghum,Camelina
[Purpose]
In recent years, progress in climate change has posed a major challenge to the agricultural sector, where reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Simultaneously, improving crop productivity has become a critical issue. Crop production systems are deeply involved in carbon cycling and are therefore recognized as an essential technological foundation for achieving a carbon-neutral society. In this study, we aim to develop a sustainable crop production system based on EGAO (Ethanol-based Global Agricultural Optimization) technology, focusing on cassava, sorghum, camelina in the Green Technologies of Excellence (GteX) program, JST. EGAO technology is a chemical priming approach that enhances abiotic stress tolerance through the application of low-concentration ethanol solutions. So far, we showed that the ethanol application could increase drought stress tolerance in Arabidopsis, rice and cassava, heat stress tolerance in Arabidopsis and tomato and salt stress tolerance in Arabidopsis and rice.
[Method]
[Results]
[Consideration]
It has been considered that ethanol-induced abiotic stress tolerance could be involved in reduced reactive oxygen species accumulation, increased gluconeogenesis and activated endoplasmic reticulum stress response. Cassava, sorghum, camelina, and rapeseed share key characteristics such as high tolerance to environmental stresses, adaptability to low-input cultivation, and versatility as food, feed, and bioenergy crops. In addition, bioethanol made by these crops is expected to be utilized in the agricultural systems based on EGAO technology.
[Conclusion]
We hope that our study contributes to developing a promising strategy for carbon-neutral and sustainable agricultural systems.
In recent years, progress in climate change has posed a major challenge to the agricultural sector, where reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Simultaneously, improving crop productivity has become a critical issue. Crop production systems are deeply involved in carbon cycling and are therefore recognized as an essential technological foundation for achieving a carbon-neutral society. In this study, we aim to develop a sustainable crop production system based on EGAO (Ethanol-based Global Agricultural Optimization) technology, focusing on cassava, sorghum, camelina in the Green Technologies of Excellence (GteX) program, JST. EGAO technology is a chemical priming approach that enhances abiotic stress tolerance through the application of low-concentration ethanol solutions. So far, we showed that the ethanol application could increase drought stress tolerance in Arabidopsis, rice and cassava, heat stress tolerance in Arabidopsis and tomato and salt stress tolerance in Arabidopsis and rice.
[Method]
[Results]
[Consideration]
It has been considered that ethanol-induced abiotic stress tolerance could be involved in reduced reactive oxygen species accumulation, increased gluconeogenesis and activated endoplasmic reticulum stress response. Cassava, sorghum, camelina, and rapeseed share key characteristics such as high tolerance to environmental stresses, adaptability to low-input cultivation, and versatility as food, feed, and bioenergy crops. In addition, bioethanol made by these crops is expected to be utilized in the agricultural systems based on EGAO technology.
[Conclusion]
We hope that our study contributes to developing a promising strategy for carbon-neutral and sustainable agricultural systems.
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