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 [...]
In this essay we will discuss about:- 1. Origin and Distribution of Sugarcane 2. Area and Production of Sugarcane 3. Ratoon Management 4. Harvesting. Origin and Distribution of Sugarcane: Sugarcane (Saccharum sp) is the world's most important sugar crop. Globally, 60 per cent of white crystal sugar comes from sugarcane and 40 per cent from sugarbeet. Sugarbeet is confined to [...]
In this article we will discuss about the cropping system of sugarcane in India. In long duration crops like sugarcane there is no scope for sequential cropping since the crop occupies the land for one year. However, sugarcane is rotated with other crops. Crop Rotations: Since sugarcane occupies the field for one year, it is rotated with other crops in [...]