Some Terms Used Normally by Sugarcane Growers

early cane, A variety that has a high sugar percentage in the early
 fall and is very well suited to be harvested in the early
 part of the season.

late cane, A variety that has its peak sugar content late in the
 season and should be harvested late.

Brix, Represents the percent soluble matter in cane. These
 soluble materials include sugars, coloring matter, acids,
 and all other dissolved solids or liquids.

polarization (pol), Represents the percentage sugar in the cane; therefore,
 the Brix is always higher than the polarization.

purity, Is a ratio and is equal to the polarization divided by
 the brix of cane juice and multiplied by 100.

fiber, Is the percent unsoluble matter in the cane.


 References

1. Todd, Edwin H. The Ratoon Stunting Disease of Sugarcane and its Control
 in Florida. Agricultural Research Service, U. S. Department of
 Agriculture, ARS 34-12. 1960.

2. Annual Report, Florida Agricultural Experiment Stations: p. 215. 1956.

3. Annual Report, Florida Agricultural Experiment Stations: p. 267. 1959.

4. Guzman, V. L. Grass Control in Sugarcane Grown in Organic Soils.
 Everglades Station Mimeo Report 56-14. 1960.

5. Guzman, V. L. Post Emergence Grass and Weed Control in Sugarcane.
 Everglades Station Mimeo Report 57-16. 1957.

6. Orsenigo, J.R. The Tolerance of Sugarcane to Pre-emergence and Post
 Emergence applied Herbicides in Screening Experiments on Organic Soil.
 Everglades Station Mimeo Report 59-11. 1959.

7. Orsenigo, J.R. The Effect of Dalapon on Sugarcane Growth and Yield:
 Preliminary Report. Everglades Station Mimeo Report 60-22. 1960.








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