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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Unveiling the biochemical composition of selected paddy straw cultivars: A step toward sustainable waste utilization
Authors
A Arundathi, D Amirtham, T T Dhivyaprabha
Abstract
Paddy straw is a significant agricultural residue generated in huge
quantities which have various industrial applications which include bioethanol,
biochar production, mushroom cultivation, compost, and silica extraction. This
research aims to assess the biochemical composition of three different
durations of paddy straw varieties including CO54 (short duration), CO50
(medium duration), and CR1009 (long duration). The findings highlight
substantial variations in biochemical composition between the three duration-based
varieties. Among the three varieties, the long-duration variety (CR1009) shows
a higher lignocellulosic composition when compared to the short (CO 54) and
medium-duration (CO 50) varieties, making it a better option for industrial
applications requiring robust structural biomass. Compared to the other two
varieties, the short-duration (CO 54) has better digestibility because of its
easy digestibility, which makes it a suitable substrate for effective
bioethanol production. The medium-duration variety CO50 with an intermediate
composition and the high lignocellulosic content of CR1009 can be efficiently
used for a wide range of industrial applications which includes bioethanol,
biochar production, compost, mushroom cultivation, and silica extraction with
suitable pre-treatment approaches. This study promotes resource-efficient and
sustainable industrial practices by providing insightful information about the
best way for utilization of paddy straw based on its biochemical characteristics.
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Pages:226-234
How to cite this article:
A Arundathi, D Amirtham, T T Dhivyaprabha "Unveiling the biochemical composition of selected paddy straw cultivars: A step toward sustainable waste utilization". International Journal of Agriculture and Plant Science, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 226-234
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