Production of Sugarcane Theory and Practice [Paperback]

Presented here is a comprehensive account of boththeoretical and practical aspects of sugarcane production.The first of two parts of the book deals with origin,distribution, soil and climatic requirements, seed bedpreparation, cultural and nutrient requirements,fertilization, irrigation, ratooning, weeds, pests,diseases, ripening, and harvest. In thesecond part, energyand fibre cane, cane development, and manufacturingtechniques of sugar and by-products are treated in detail.This book will serve as a vademecum for cane growers, sugarand sugarcane technologists, students and teachers.Presented here is a comprehensive account of boththeoretical and practical aspects of sugarcane production.The first of two parts of the book deals with origin,distribution, soil and climatic requirements, seed bedpreparation, cultural and nutrient requirements,fertilization, irrigation, ratooning, weeds, pests,diseases, ripening, and harvest. In thesecond part, energyand fibre cane, cane development, and manufacturingtechniques of sugar and by-products are treated in detail.This book will serve as a vademecum for cane growers, sugarand sugarcane technologists, students and teachers.I.- I Overture.- 1.1 The Challenge from Artificial Sweeteners.- 1.2 Sugar Agreements.- 1.3 Sugar and Sugarcane Production Trends.- 1.4 Production Potential of Sugarcane.- 1.5 Crop Growth Regulants and Cane/Sugar Production.- 1.6 Crop Models.- 1.7 Ideotypes.- 2 Introduction.- 2.1 History.- 2.2 Origin and Distribution.- 2.3 The Saccharum Complex.- 2.4 Noble Canes and Nobilization.- 2.5 Flowering and Its Control.- 2.6 The Advent of Short Duration/Early Maturing Rich Cane Cultivars.- 2.7 Varietal Decline.- 2.8 Some Applications of Biotechnology to Sugarcane.- 3 Soil and Climatic Requirements.- 3.1 Soils.- 3.1.1 Soil Classification.- 3.1.2 Physicochemical Properties of Soils Influencing Sugarcane Growth.- 3.1.2.1 Structurlr