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What are the ideal temperatures for the growth of sugarcane?
What are the ideal temperatures for the growth of sugarcane?
20°C to 24°C
Which country has the largest area under sugarcane cultivation in the world?
Which country has the largest area under sugarcane cultivation in the world?
India
What is the primary use of sugarcane?
What is the primary use of sugarcane?
Manufacturing sugar, gur, and khandsari
What are the advantages of the ratooning method in sugarcane cultivation?
What are the advantages of the ratooning method in sugarcane cultivation?
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Which type of soil is considered best for the growth of sugarcane?
Which type of soil is considered best for the growth of sugarcane?
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What is the second largest producer of sugarcane in the world?
What is the second largest producer of sugarcane in the world?
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What is the ideal temperature range for sugarcane growth?
What is the ideal temperature range for sugarcane growth?
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What happens to the sucrose content in sugarcane after 24 hours of harvesting?
What happens to the sucrose content in sugarcane after 24 hours of harvesting?
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Why is it recommended to cut the sugarcane stalk close to the ground?
Why is it recommended to cut the sugarcane stalk close to the ground?
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Which regions in India are leading producers of sugarcane?
Which regions in India are leading producers of sugarcane?
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What are the two products made from the remaining two-thirds of sugarcane not used for sugar production?
What are the two products made from the remaining two-thirds of sugarcane not used for sugar production?
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What is the method of planting sugarcane where new canes are taken out from old plants and planted as cuttings known as 'setts'?
What is the method of planting sugarcane where new canes are taken out from old plants and planted as cuttings known as 'setts'?
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