Sugarcane - Wikipedia
WEBSugarcane or sugar cane is a species of tall, perennial grass (in the genus Saccharum, tribe Andropogoneae) that is used for sugar production. The plants are 2–6 m (6–20 ft) tall with stout, jointed, fibrous stalks that are rich in sucrose, [1] …
Sugarcane | Planting, Harvesting & Processing | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Sugarcane, (Saccharum officinarum), perennial grass of the family Poaceae, primarily cultivated for its juice from which sugar is processed. Most of the world’s sugarcane is grown in subtropical and tropical areas. The plant is also grown for biofuel production, especially in Brazil, as the canes.
Sugarcane - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBSugarcane (or sugar cane) is a Genus of plants. There are between 6 and 37 types of sugarcane.Sugarcane grows in warm and tropical climates. It first grew in Asia, but after the year 700 people started planting it in Africa and southern Europe. Later it spread to the Americas and Australia.
Sugarcane | Diseases and Pests, Description, Uses, Propagation
WEBSugarcane, Saccharum officinarum, is a perennial grass in the family Poaceae grown for its stem (cane) which is primarily used to produce sucrose. Sugarcane has a thick, tillering stem which is clearly divided into nodes and internodes.
Sugar & the Rise of the Plantation System - World History …
WEBJun 18, 2021 · Today, Brazil is once again the leading sugar producer in the world, followed by India, the EU, China, Thailand, and then the USA. Brazil, India, and Thailand grow almost exclusively sugar cane, while the EU is predominantly sugar beet, the US is about 50%, and China is 20% sugar beet.
Sugarcane: The Crop, the Plant, and Domestication
WEBSugarcane, a significant component of the economy of many countries in the tropics and subtropics, is a large, tropical grass that stores sucrose in its stem and serves as an important food and bioenergy crop.
A short review on sugarcane: its domestication, molecular …
WEBSep 16, 2022 · Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) is a special crop plant that underwent anthropogenic evolution from a wild grass species to an important food, fodder, and energy crop. Unlike any other grass species which were selected for their kernels, sugarcane was selected for its high stem sucrose accumulation.
Sugarcane - Encyclopedia.com
WEBJun 8, 2018 · The sugarcane (Saccharum officinale) is a 12-26 ft tall (4-8 m), perennial, tropical grass (family Poaceae). The tough, semi-woody stems of sugarcane are up to 2 in (5 cm) in diameter, with leafy nodes and a moist …
Sugar - Cane, Refining, Sweetener | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · Sugar - Cane, Refining, Sweetener: Sugarcane is generally harvested in the cooler months of the year, although it is harvested year-round in Cuba, the Philippines, Colombia, and other prime areas. As much as two-thirds of the world’s cane crop is harvested by hand, using long machetes.
Sugarcane - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
WEBSugarcane is a large perennial tropical grass belonging to the family Gramineae and the genus Saccharum [1]. Sugarcane is a major crop cultivated globally for sugar production [2]. Its distinguishing features are high biomass yield, sucrose content, and efficiency in accumulating solar energy.
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