Agronomy of plant and ratoon sugarcane crops is summarised in the form of package of practices for sugarcane crop. Plant Sugarcane Crop: Sugarcane crop grown by planting the seed cane is called plant crop. Management practices for a plant crop are different from those for ratoon crop. Tillage: 1. Two to three ploughings followed by […]
Package of Practices for Sugarcane Crop | Sugarcane | Agronomy
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Growth and Development of Sugarcane | Agronomy
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In this article we will discuss about the growth and development of sugarcane. Root System: The early growth of sugarcane roots has been described by Clements 1980. Under favourable environment, the auxiliary buds on setts become active within three days of planting and sett roots begin to grow from root band at the base of […]
Factors Limiting Sugarcane Productivity | Agronomy
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The abiotic stresses limiting sugarcane and sugar productivity include drought, waterlogging, soil induced stress, low temperature, high temperature, toxic ions in certain effluents etc. These stresses affect growth and cause extensive losses in cane yield and sugar production. Factor # 1. Drought: Drought is the single most important factor limiting sugarcane productivity. If it occurs […]