Learn about the pests that damage sugarcane and its control. 1. Sugarcane Top Borer, Scirpophaga Excerptalis (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae): This insect is one of the most destructive pests of sugarcane in India and Pakistan. It is also distributed in Myanmar, Sri Lanka, China, Formosa, Japan, the Philippines and Thailand. Apart from sugarcane, it is also […]
Pests of Sugarcane (With Control) | Agriculture
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How to Cultivate Sugarcane ? | India | Agriculture
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Everything you need to learn about sugarcane cultivation, harvest and growth. Introduction to Sugarcane (Akh, Ganna): Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.), the main source of sugar in India, is believed to have originated in south-eastern Asia or Indonesia. It is probable that the plant has been grown in India for about 3000 years. Sugarcane is now […]
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 […]