Author Name: Carribean Channel, Cuba TV.
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Diversification 2019 presents sugar development program until 2030
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The participants in the 15th International Congress on Sugar and Derivatives (Diversification 2019), which will be held Monday at the National Hotel of this capital, will learn about the Cuban program of development of this sector until 2030.

This day includes the realization of a cooperation forum, and the presentation of the bioelectric development plan and the project files of the Azucare Azcuba Group.

A round table will also be held, in which topics related to 11 years of contributions to soil science and fertilization of sugarcane on this island will be discussed.

Some 15 papers on these aspects will be analyzed, including the geospecial behavior of some soil properties in the cultivation of cane, and response of this plant to the application of nitrogen fertilizers.

It will be debated in the forum, which is attended by some 400 specialists on the sugar energy and electricity production, energy cane as fuel for biomass boilers and price proposal as an alternative to oil and coal.

They will also discuss energy efficiency in the sugar industry, based on bioelectric plants, and the characterization of the experimental pile of sugarcane biomass stored in bulk for the production of electricity.

Other topics of analysis include: Determination of bagacera ash for its use in construction, obtaining and using biomass with high added value and Study of the structural and functional properties of the amylase enzyme in the process of splitting the starch for industrial use

Included in this session is a business conference about the main achievements of the Havana Club International Mixed Company, of Cuba, and New strategy to evaluate the authenticity of Cuban rums.

Diversification 2019 is organized by Azcuba, the Association of Sugar Technicians of Cuba and the Cuban Institute of Investigations of Sugar Cane Derivatives (Icidca).

As is traditional every two years, the event is aimed at disseminating the most recent knowledge on the exploitation of the potentials of sugarcane, with special emphasis on showing technologies, products and international services.

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