Presentation (1) (1).pptx sugar cane production

Sugar cane production

1. Sugarcane Sugarcane Saccharum officinarum L Member of the Andropogoneae tribe of the Panacea (grass) family.

2. Pollination in sugarcane Sugarcane is a cross-pollinating species although selfing occurs at low levels

3. Sowing time of sugarcane There are two planting seasons : Fall and spring. Fall planting starts from the first week of September and continues to mid-October in the Punjab and Sindh.

4. Harvesting time in sugarcane Harvesting of early maturing varieties may be started during November, mid season varieties during December and the late maturing varieties during January

5. Importance of sugarcane The general strategy involves four main breeding objectives: a) sugar yield increase per unit/area b) disease resistance c) adaptability d) ratooning ability.

6. Stress in sugarcane Waterlogging stress occurs in sugarcane when there is an excessive amount of water in the soil, leading to a lack of oxygen in the root zone. This lack of oxygen can cause damage to the sugarcane plant and reduce its growth and yield.

7. Effects of waterlogging in sugarcane Some of the effects of waterlogging stress in sugarcane include:   Reduced root growth : Waterlogged soils can lead to reduced root growth in sugarcane plants, which can limit the uptake of nutrients and water.   Reduced photosynthesis: Waterlogging stress can also reduce photosynthesis in sugarcane plants, which can limit the plant’s ability to produce energy and grow.

8. Effects of waterlogging Increased susceptibility to diseases: Waterlogged soils can also increase the susceptibility of sugarcane plants to diseases, such as root rot and fungal infections.   Reduced sugar content: Waterlogging stress can also reduce the sugar content in sugarcane plants, which can impact the quality of the final product.

9. Migration of waterlogging effect To mitigate the effects of waterlogging stress in sugarcane, farmers can take measures such as improving soil drainage planting sugarcane varieties that are tolerant to waterlogging avoiding excessive irrigation.

10. Traits in sugarcane Biological traits Perennials growth habits Rhizomatous growth Fibrous stems Tolerance to drought and flooding

11. Traits in sugarcane Morphological traits : Internode length. Leaf angle
Brix content (sugar concentration). Leaf length
Fiber content. Leaf width
Stalk color. Number of tillers
Stalk thickness. Stem diameter
Node spacing