Biofuel Crop Production

Amandeep Sharma, Amandeep Sharma, Simranjot Kaur, yHardev Sandhu

Energycane is a high-fiber sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) that is considered as a dedicated feedstock for lignocellulosic ethanol production. The energycane cultivar UFCP 74-1010 was developed through collaborative research between the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Canal Point, FL, and the UF/IFAS Everglades Research and Education Center at Belle Glade. This fact sheet discusses different attributes related to this cultivar’s yield and disease resistance, which may assist growers and the biofuel industry to make an informed decision on cultivation and management of this cultivar. Written by Amandeep Sharma, Simranjot Kaur, and Hardev Sandhu, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, October 2025.