Published in 1984 Blackburn's Sugarcane became an invaluable asset to those involved in planning or running sugar estates as well as small producers.

This Second Edition of the book maintains the focus on agricultural aspects of the crop but has been thoroughly updated and revised by a team of international sugarcane specialists.

Focusing on the agricultural aspects of the crop, the reference follows a logical progression from the botany and breeding through the planning cultivation, control of weeds, pests, and diseases, to harvest management and payment for cane.

• An invaluable asset to those involved in planning or running sugar estates as well as small producers

• An easy-to-follow reference for students and agriculturalists alike

• Comprehensive reference sections and further reading

Contents

1. An Introduction to Sugarcane
2. Plant Improvement of Sugarcane
3. Diseases
4. Pests of Sugarcane
5. Sugarcane Agriculture
6. Sugarcane Agronomy
7. Harvest Management
8. Cane Payment Systems
9. Project Planning

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