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Sugarcane Varieties Developed in India (With Statistics) | Agronomy

Modern sugarcane varieties are usually interspecific hybrids between S.officinarum and S.spontanum with limited infusion of S.spontaneum and S.robustum. Past progress in improving sugarcane performance largely centered on introgression with S.spontaneum. Sugarcane Naming System: Most common system of naming sugarcane is use of call sign (usually correspond to one to three letters), a two digit-year designation and a selection number. Another [...]

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Weed Management and Sugarcane | Agronomy

From the results of experiments at different sugarcane growing areas in India, it is estimated that weeds take away about 160 N, 25 P2O5 and 200 K2O kg ha-1. Under tropical conditions of south India, the following weeds predominantly infest sugarcane fields: Under subtropical conditions, the following weeds are common in sugarcane fields: A species of morning glory (lpomoea hederacea) [...]

By |2017-03-15T03:33:38+05:30March 15, 2017|Sugarcane|Comments Off on Weed Management and Sugarcane | Agronomy
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Ripening of Sugarcane | Agronomy

In this article we will discuss about the ripening of sugarcane. The ultimate economic product of sugarcane is not the seed but the sugar, which is stored in the stalk and cannot be seen by naked eye. Sugarcane maturity, therefore, cannot be judged by the considerations applicable to grain crops. Accumulation of sugar in the stalk begins soon after completion [...]

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