Agronomy
Effect of hydrothermal treatments on isolated sugarcane buds
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025In Cuba, sugarcane is usually planted manual, with cuttings 25-30 cm long that have 2-3 buds, requiring a considerable seed outlay, between 8-10 t/ha. This study aimed to determine the effect of different hydrothermal treatments on the sprouting of isolated buds and the control of Xanthomonas albilineans in sugarcane.
Effect of suspending irrigation on the quality, quantity and water consumption in early sugarcane varieties in Iran
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025Suspending irrigation at the end of the growth period enhances juice quality in early sugarcane varieties by promoting natural ripening.
Effect of three biostimulants on reducing herbicide damage in sugarcane cultivation
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025Herbicide damage in sugarcane crops can cause leaf chlorosis, leaf necrosis and, in some cases, retardation of crop growth and decreased sugarcane yield. We evaluated the effect of three biostimulants (T1: hormone mobilizer + micronutrients, T2: amino acids + gibberellic acid (GA) + micronutrients, T3: algae + GA + micronutrients, T0: control with no biostimulants) in combination with the conventional herbicide formula (diuron 1600 g ai ha⁻¹, ametryn 1000 g ai ha⁻¹, amine 1080 g ai ha⁻¹, mesotrione 144 g ai ha⁻¹ and terbutryn 500 g ai ha⁻¹).
Effect of trash mulching on water-use efficiency of sugarcane
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025Water is the most crucial input in sugarcane cultivation. The availability of water in an appropriate quantity at the right time throughout crop growth has become a major constraint in achieving sustainable sugarcane production.
Effect of trinexapac-ethyl on seedcane quality to improve stand establishment in sugarcane
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025Most of the sugarcane in Florida is planted manually, but with increased labor shortages, sugarcane growers are exploring the possibilities of using mechanical planters such as billet planters to plant cane in Florida. However, the increased use of machines in the handling of seedcane imposes the risk of mechanical damage to the buds and the seedcane, which leads to the occurrence of skips and gaps resulting in poor germination and crop establishment, thus forcing growers to plant at higher densities to compensate for the losses. This study aimed at increasing the number of buds per unit billet length by reducing the internode length.
Effect of urea fertilization timing and application rates on quantitative and qualitative traits of sugarcane variety CP69-1062
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025Urea, as a common N source, is widely used in sugarcane cultivation. However, the timing and amount of urea fertilization can significantly impact the quantitative and qualitative traits of sugarcane. Optimizing these two factors can lead to increased yield, improved product quality, and reduced production costs.
Effects of replanting and the use of an absorbent polymer on sugarcane productivity
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025Where there are failures in germination, sugarcane seedlings are an alternative for replanting. Hydrogels are polymers that absorb and release water without dissolving. This work evaluated the effects of replanting with seedlings and the contribution of application of an absorbent polymer on sugarcane productivity .
Efficacy of biostimulants on sugarcane growth and yield under saline-sodic conditions in Zimbabwe
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025Biostimulants enhance nutrition efficiency, abiotic stress tolerance, and crop quality. The study evaluated biostimulants under saline-sodic conditions to improve yields and help plants tolerate stress. Two saline-sodic study sites in Zimbabwe with pH ranging from 7.14 - 8.34, and sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) ranging from 8 - 15.1 were selected.
Efficacy of using calcium and magnesium oxides of different granularities in ratoon sugarcane
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025Brazilian soils where sugarcane is cultivated are typically acidic and have low calcium content at depth, which limits the productivity of sugarcane, particularly in ratoons. Limestone, the primary source used to raise pH levels, has low solubility and limited effectiveness when applied to the soil surface over the straw/trash layer.
Evaluation of energycane for biomass accumulation and its ecosystem services on fallow sandy soils
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025Lignocellulosic energy crops, such as energycane (sugarcane with higher fiber and lower sugar content), have the potential to supply one-third of the biomass required for the U.S. bioeconomy by 2030. Evaluating cost-effective, regionally tailored agronomic practices is crucial, especially considering the high yields of energycane on fallow croplands.