Production of Sugarcane Theory and Practice

Presented here is a comprehensive account of both theoretical and practical aspects of sugarcane production. The first of two parts of the book deals with origin, distribution, soil and climatic requirements, seed bed preparation, cultural and nutrient requirements, fertilization, irrigation, ratoon...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hunsigi, Gururaj
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 1993, 1993
Edition:1st ed. 1993
Series:Advanced Series in Agricultural Sciences
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • I
  • I Overture
  • 2 Introduction
  • 3 Soil and Climatic Requirements
  • 4 Seed Bed Preparation, Methods of Planting, After-Care and Cropping Systems
  • 5 Nutrient Requirements and Fertilization
  • 6 Irrigation and Drainage
  • 7 Ratooning
  • 8 Weeds, Pests and Diseases
  • 9 Ripening and Harvest
  • II
  • 10 Fibre and Energy Cane
  • 11 Cane Development and Transfer of Technology
  • 12 Sugar and By-Products from Sugarcane: Recent Developments in Manufacturing Techniques. By Mydur Anand
  • References