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Simultaneous selection for yield and ratooning ability in sugarcane genotypes using analysis of covariance
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: MM Zhou --- , South Africa MD Shoko --- Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, ZimbabweRatooning ability increases sugarcane production economics by reducing frequency of planting. During sugarcane breeding, indirect selection for pest resistance and direct selection for high ratoon yields increases ratooning ability. The objective of this study was to describe the simultaneous screening... -
Growth and yield responses of commercial sugarcane cultivars to mulching in the coastal rainfed region of South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: Nkosinathi Nxumalo --- South African Sugarcane Research Institute, South Africa Sanesh Ramburan --- South African Sugarcane Research Institute, South Africa J Martin Steyn --- Department of Plant Production and Soil Science, South AfricaThe perceived negative cultivar responses to mulching has limited the adoption of this practice in the South African sugarcane industry. This study was aimed at evaluating cane yield and quality responses and population dynamics of popular cultivars to mulching in...