sugar cane Flashcards
(19 cards)
What percentage of sugar is obtained from sugarcane in the world?
About 65% to 70% sugar is obtained from sugarcane in the world.
In how many countries sugarcane is cultivated in the world?
More than 93 countries cultivated sugar cane in the world.
What is the origin country of sugarcane plants? From where and when did cultivation of sugarcane start?? What region sugarcane belongs to ? sugar cane is a plant of which area?
The origin of sugar cane is found in India and China. Later on
it spread to other countries of the world. Its cultivation was started in subcontinent in 328 BC. Now more than 93 countries cultivated sugar cane in the world. It is a plant of Equatorial and semi equatorial regions of the world.
When and who did cultivation of sugarcane start in the southern hemisphere?
In 1493
Columbus introduced cultivation of sugar cane in West Indies (Southern hemisphere).
Write down the uses or importance of sugarcane.
The important uses of sugar cane are as under. • We can obtain White sugar from sugar cane. • We can obtain Gur and shaker (brown sugar) from sugar cane. • It is also used to obtain Alcohol from it. It is also used to make Synthetic rubber. • Its leaves are used as fodder for animals. • Pulp of sugar is used to prepare fertilizer
chip board
chemicals and fuels.
Write down the varieties or types of sugarcane.
There are two important types of sugar cane which are as under. Tropical sugar cane: The tropical varieties are cultivated in tropical countries because the hot wet climate is very suitable for sugar cane’s growth. These varieties have high sugar contents. It contains 14% sugar contents. Indian sugar cane or moon soon sugar cane: These varieties are not of good quality because sugar content is very low in these varieties. These are mostly cultivated in India
Pakistan
and some countries of Asia and Africa. It contains almost 8% sugar contents.
Write down the cultivation method of sugarcane.
Sugar cane is not cultivated by seeds. Small pieces or stems or buds are planted after ploughing in proper rows. Buds are cultivated by mechanical and manual both methods. The first crop of sugarcane is called plant crop
and the remaining crops are called Raton crops.
What is the difference between plant crop and Raton crop of sugarcane?
Plant crop: When First time sugarcane is planted in the soil it is called as plant crop. Raton crop: If second- or third-time fresh buds are not cultivated old plants are look after then it is called as Raton crops.
Which type of soil is suitable for Sugarcane?
Most suitable soil for the cultivation is well drained soil in which organic matters are found on a large scale. Alluvial soil
semi sandy soil and loamy soil is suitable for sugarcane cultivation.
Which type of climate is suitable for sugarcane?
About 18°C to 30°C temperature is required for the growth of sugar cane throughout the year. Sugar cane is called as water greedy plant because it requires almost 40 to 60 inches of rainfall in summer. For ripening short dry season in winter is ideal for the growth of sugar cane.
Write down the continent wise position in the cultivation of Sugarcane in the world.
Sugarcane is cultivated in 93 countries of the world. Asia in on rank first with 45% production of the world. South America is on rank two in production of sugarcane. Africa on rank three in sugarcane production in the world.
Write a short note on cultivation of sugarcane in China. Or Write down the important centers of sugarcane in China.
China is the third largest producer in sugar cane in the world. Sugar cane cultivation depends on irrigation in all the areas. it is cultivated here only on a limited area. Sugarcane cultivation is being done by modern techniques Its climatic conditions and soil is favourable for the production of sugar cane. Huge capital is available here. The latest varieties of sugarcane are cultivated here The valleys of yangtze kiang
hawing hoe
manchuria
young sea kiang
lin chaoe
Beijing
chinghai
north eastern region
wei
kaoliang region
northern china
Write a short note on sugarcane in Brazil. Or Write down the important centers of sugarcane in Brazil.
In the world
Brazil is the largest producer of the sugar cane. In Brazil the climate and soil are both very suitable. Coastal areas are very important for sugar cane cultivation. Major parts of sugar are consumed within the country . Brazil also exports sugar to other countries. Areas: Minas garces
alagoas
sergipe
paraiba
pernambuco
sao polo
coastal plains
southern regions
Name sugar exporting countries of the world.
Brazil India China Thailand USA Pakistan Mexico Russia (Big ice cream taste unbelievablely perfect my reward)
Write physical factors for sugarcane.
Physical factors play an important role for sugarcane. Physical features Fertility of soil climate availability of water and irrigation facilities location distance from sea height from sea power or energy resources
Write down favorable Non-physical or socio-economic factors for the cultivation of sugarcane.
Cheap and skilled labour availability of markets means of transportation and communication availablity of capital use of better seeds use of fertilizers use of pesticides and insecticides agriculture machines price stability economic policies
In how much time sugarcane crop ripens?
Sugarcane crops ripen in 10 to 14 months
Write a short note on sugarcane in India or write down the important centres of sugarcane in India
India is the second largest producer of sugarcane in the world. it is a major basic and cash crop of India. India is self-sufficient in the demand of sugar
so it is full filling the food needs of people. in India
the production of sugarcane is low almost all areas are prominent in sugarcane production
but Coastal Plains and river valleys are important. in India
sugarcane is cultivated in winter and spring soil is most suitable for the cultivation of sugarcane Areas Valleys of ganges
jumna
bihar uttar pardesh
central province
assam
Orissa
tamil nadu
Karnataka
punjab
madhya pardesh
haryana
maharashtra
bengal and rajastan
Important sugarcane producing countries
Brazil India China Thailand USA Pakistan Mexico Russia (big ice cream taste unbelievably perfect my reward)
