| Production of Sugarcane: Theory and Practice Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Hunsigi, Gururaj (Author), Alexander, A. G. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 3642781357 ISBN-13: 9783642781353 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $151.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Agronomy - Crop Science - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Forestry - Science | Life Sciences - Botany |
| Dewey: 633.61 |
| Series: Advanced Agricultural Sciences |
| Physical Information: 0.55" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.82 lbs) 245 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |