Longer and Heavier Sugarcane Stalks Boost Yield and Sweetness!
A study on sugarcane traits found that stalk weight and length are crucial for high cane yield. The researchers analyzed 16 sugarcane clones and discovered that these two traits had the most significant impact on cane yield. They also found that internode length was linked to higher sugar content in the juice. Traits like stalk weight, stalk length, and internode number were positively correlated with cane yield. This suggests that focusing on stalk weight and length can help improve sugarcane yield.