Sugar cane
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 speciesFields of Research
070302 Agronomy; 070303 Crop and Pasture Biochemistry and Physiology; 070305 Crop and Pasture Improvement (Selection and Breeding)Date
1967Type
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- Dissertations [445]
- Department of Agricultural Sciences [1445]
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