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.