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Ashoka Universal School Academic Session 2020-2021 Notes Notes Agriculture Part III & IV Les 17 & 18 [Commercial or Cash Crop] Sugarcane:Q1] What is Sugarcane? Why is it an important cash crop? 1. It is a tall perennial tropical and semi tropical grass, the stem of which is used to produce cane sugar and sucrose.It produces a sturdy stalk2 to 4 m high and about 4 cm in diameter. 2. The numerous stalk has no branches but have long narrow leaves arranged in two rows. The sugarcane is divided into several section called internodes which are connected by joints called nodes. Each node bears a small bud. 3. It is an important cash crop because it is an important source of sugar in India. India is a leading producer of sugarcane Q2] What are the geographical conditions required for sugarcane cultivation? Ans: Temperature:- 20 0 c to 260 c. It is sown in January and April. Frost is injurious to the growth of sugarcane plant. Rainfall:- 100 cm to 200cm . Plenty of water during the growing period is required so irrigation is necessary as growing period is more than 9 months. Water logging is to be avoided as it reduces the sugar content. Soil:- Should be alluvial or lava soil and well drained .Sugarcane is soil-exhausting so the soil needs regular nitrogen fertilizers to be added. Skilled labour for sowing and harvesting are essential Prepared By Sandhya Borade Page No 1
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