Sugar cane

Kong, Sam-Foon
Abstract
This dissertaion begins by outlining the history of the sugar cane plant and the plants genetics and cytology. It then describes botany and physiology of the plant. Propagation, fertilizers, and weed control are discussed. Lastly, extraction and refinement processes are also covered.
Keywords
sugar cane; tillering; propagation; fertiliser; weed control; sugar yield; sugar extraction; sugar refinement; sugar cane production; sugar cane species
Fields of Research
070302 Agronomy; 070303 Crop and Pasture Biochemistry and Physiology; 070305 Crop and Pasture Improvement (Selection and Breeding)
Date
1967
Type
Dissertation
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Digital thesis can be viewed by current staff and students of Lincoln University only. Print copy available for reading in Lincoln University Library. May be available through inter-library loan.
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https://hdl.handle.net/10182/4028
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