Presented here is a comprehensive account of both theoretical and
practical aspects of sugarcane production. The first of two parts of the
book deals with origin, distribution, soil and climatic requirements,
seed bed preparation, cultural and nutrient requirements, fertilization,
irrigation, ratooning, weeds, pests, diseases, ripening, and harvest. In
thesecond part, energy and fibre cane, cane development, and
manufacturing techniques of sugar and by-products are treated in detail.
This book will serve as a vademecum for cane growers, sugar and
sugarcane technologists, students and teachers.