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 […]
Factors Limiting Sugarcane Productivity | Agronomy
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Nutrients in Sugarcane | Sugarcane | Agronomy
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In this article we will discuss about the Concentrations of major nutrients in sugarcane crop. Nutrient Concentration: As with other crops, sugarcane nutrient concentrations vary with age and among plant parts (Table 18.6). Highest shoot nitrogen concentration occur in younger plants and tillers. The concentration declines with age due to production of structural tissues and […]
Factors Affecting Ripening of Sugarcane | Agronomy
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The following points highlight the nine main factors affecting ripening of sugarcane. The factors are: 1. Location 2. Low Temperature 3. High Temperature 4. Varieties 5. Fertilisers 6. Intercropping 7. Irrigation 8. Lodging 9. Flowering. Factor # 1. Location: Analysis of cane juice quality in cane growing countries has revealed that the two outer one- […]