SUGARCANE

Abstract

Sugarcane ( saccharum officinarum) is a giant member of the Graminea family and hence has most the characteristics of a grass in its growth habiits.lt thrives well on a wide range of soils.of healthy seed setts sugarcane cultivation,growell.Irrigation,Proper land preparation and selection are important in the establishment of After planting it needs maintenance to weed control .Controlling. pests and diseases .gap filling and fertilizer application are some of them.Prior to harvesting .maturity testing in the field or in the lab is very important. Cane is usually harvested within 10-12 onths after, planting.After that the harvested cane should, be transported to the factory as soon as possible. Sugar juice is used for making white sugar.To obtain a - good quility product .chemical analysis on juice dagasses,molasses and filter mudir,laboratory is useful .The main by-products of the sugar cane industry are bagasse,molasses and filter mud.