Evaluate sweet sorghum for productivity, sugar content

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Sourced from the abstract and stated research gap and stated challenges of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2024 and 2026, spanning 4 journals. Those papers have been cited 18 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 5 representative gaps

• GWAS-Based Prediction of Genes Regulating the Weight of Mobilized Reserved Seeds in Sweet Corn (2024) · Agronomy · cited 9× · doi

  This study provides important insights into the genetic mechanisms governing germination traits in sweet corn, aiding further research into the localization and cloning of genes involved in the mobilization of reserve materials.

  generalabstract
  Keywords: provides important insights genetic mechanisms governing germination traits sweet corn aiding further localization cloning genes
• Evaluation of sweet sorghum for productivity, sugar content and yield in stem juice, and bioethanol output (2026) · RUDN Journal of Agronomy and Animal Industries · doi

  There is a need to evaluate sweet sorghum for productivity, sugar content, and yield in stem juice, and bioethanol output. There is a need to identify breeding lines with high yields and sugar content.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there need evaluate sweet sorghum productivity sugar content
• Genetic variability, heritability and character association studies in sweet corn (Zea mays L. saccharata) (2026) · Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding · cited 4× · doi

  The study identifies a gap in the understanding of genetic variability in sweet corn. There is a need to determine the extent of genetic variability and heritability in sweet corn to improve its traits.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study identifies gap understanding genetic variability sweet corn
• Genetic variability, heritability and character association studies in sweet corn (Zea mays L. saccharata) (2026) · Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding · cited 4× · doi

  The study identifies challenges in improving sweet corn traits through breeding programs. One challenge is the environmental influence on traits, which can affect the accuracy of selection. Another challenge is the need to balance the improvement of multiple traits, such as yield and quality.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study identifies challenges improving sweet corn traits through
• Impact of drip irrigation and tailored fertigation scheduling on yield and water use efficiency of high-density summer sweet corn (2026) · Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems · cited 1× · doi

  There is a need to optimize irrigation and fertigation scheduling for high-density summer sweet corn under semi-arid conditions. The current irrigation methods and fertigation practices may not be efficient, leading to water loss and reduced crop yields.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there need optimize irrigation fertigation scheduling high-density summer

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