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    Overview

    Sugarcane or sugar cane is a species of tall, perennial grass (in the genus Saccharum, tribe Andropogoneae) that is … See more

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    Sugarcane - Wikipedia

    • Sugarcane, a perennial tropical grass, exhibits a unique growth pattern characterized by lateral shoots emerging at its base, leading to the development of multiple stems. These stems typically attain a height of 3 to 4 meters (approximately 10 to 13 feet) and possess a diameter of about 5 centimeters (approximately 2 inches). As these stems mature… See more

    Growing and Propagating Sugarcane
    Growing and Propagating Sugarcane
    A Sweet Crop with Many Uses
    A Sweet Crop with Many Uses
    Etymology

    The term 'sugarcane' is a combination of two words; sugar and cane. The former ultimately derives from Sanskrit शर्करा (śárkarā) as the crop originated in Southeast Asia. As sugar was traded and spread We… See more

    History

    The two centers of domestication for sugarcane are one for Saccharum officinarum by Papuans in New Guinea and another for Saccharum sinense by Austronesians in Taiwan and southern China. Pap… See more

    Cultivation

    Sugarcane cultivation requires a tropical or subtropical climate, with a minimum of 60 cm (24 in) of annual moisture. It is one of the most efficient photosynthesizers in the plant kingdom. It is a C4 plant, able to convert up … See more

    Processing

    Traditionally, sugarcane processing requires two stages. Mills extract raw sugar from freshly harvested cane and "mill-white" sugar is sometimes produced immediately after the first stage at sugar-extraction … See more

    Production

    In 2022, global production of sugarcane was 1.92 billion tonnes, with Brazil producing 38% of the world total, India with 23%, and China producing 5% (table).
    Worldwide, 26 million hectares were devoted to … See more

    Environmental impacts

    The cultivation of sugarcane can lead to increased soil loss through the removal of soil at harvest, as well as improper irrigation practices, which can result in erosion. Erosion is especially significant when the s… See more

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  1. Britannica
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    Sugarcane | Planting, Harvesting & Processing | Britannica

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    What Is Sugarcane Used For – Learn What To Do With …

    Dec 23, 2021 · Cultivated sugarcane is comprised of four complicated hybrids derived from six species of perennial grasses. It is cold tender and, as such, is …

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    • PlantVillage
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      Sugarcane | Diseases and Pests, Description, Uses, …

      Sugarcane, 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.

    • Agricultural Marketing Resource Center
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      Sugarcane Profile | Agricultural Marketing Resource …

      Sugarcane is initially processed into raw sugar at mills near the cane fields. Because cane is bulky and relatively expensive to transport, it must be processed as soon as possible to minimize sugar deterioration. The raw sugar is then …

    • Wiley Online Library
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      Sugarcane: The Crop, the Plant, and Domestication

    • The Sugar Association
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      Sugar’s Journey from Field to Table: Sugar Cane

      Today, we’re looking at the process for sugar cane, and how it gets from the field to your kitchen pantry: 1. Sugar cane stalks are harvested from fields in locations such as Florida, Louisiana and Texas and then sent to a nearby sugar mill.

    • Britannica
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      Sugar - Cane, Refining, Sweetener | Britannica

      Oct 3, 2024 · 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 …

    • Cirad
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      Sugarcane - Plant and uses - CIRAD

    • The Sugar Association
      https://www.sugar.org/sugar/history

      History of Sugar | The Sugar Association

      While chewing sugar cane for its sweet taste was likely done in prehistory, the first indications of the domestication of sugar cane were around 8000 BCE. Follow sugar’s historical journey across the world and the advances in …

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