Hardev Sandhu

0000-0002-1012-8556

Sugarcane Ring Spot

P. Rott, J. C. Comstock, H. S. Sandhu, and R. N. Raid

Sugarcane Botany: A Brief View

Hardev S. Sandhu, M. P. Singh, R. A. Gilbert, and D. C. Odero

This document is about the fundamental botanical characteristics of the sugarcane plant. It provides an overview of its anatomy—including stalk, leaf, and root system—as well as key physiological processes such as germination, tillering, growth, photosynthesis, and ripening. The content also touches on the plant’s nutritional needs and environmental responses, offering a foundational understanding of sugarcane biology for agricultural and research applications.

Sugarcane Eyespot Disease

P. Rott, J. C. Comstock, R. A. Gilbert, and H. S. Sandhu

This document is about sugarcane eye spot disease, a fungal condition caused by Bipolaris sacchari. It outlines the symptoms, transmission methods, and control strategies, emphasizing the importance of resistant sugarcane varieties as the most effective means of prevention. While the disease is generally minor, it can lead to significant crop losses under favorable conditions. First printed March 1991.

Sugarcane Ratoon Stunting

P. Rott, S. Sood, J. C. Comstock, R. A. Gilbert, and H. S. Sandhu

Sugarcane Orange Rust

P. Rott, S. Sood, J. C. Comstock, R. N. Raid, N. C. Glynn, R. A. Gilbert, and H. S. Sandhu

Energycane Cultivar Descriptive Fact Sheet: UFCP 74-1010

Amandeep Sharma, Simranjot Kaur, and Hardev Sandhu

Energycane is a high-fiber sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) that is considered as a dedicated feedstock for lignocellulosic ethanol production. The energycane cultivar UFCP 74-1010 was developed through collaborative research between the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Canal Point, FL, and the UF/IFAS Everglades Research and Education Center at Belle Glade. This fact sheet discusses different attributes related to this cultivar’s yield and disease resistance, which may assist growers and the biofuel industry to make an informed decision on cultivation and management of this cultivar. Written by Amandeep Sharma, Simranjot Kaur, and Hardev Sandhu, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, October 2025.

Sugarcane Cultivar Descriptive Fact Sheet: CPCL 05-1102 and CPCL 05-1791

Hardev Sandhu, Matt VanWeelden, and Wayne Davidson

This fact sheet provides basic information and yield and disease information for CPCL 05-1102 and CPCL 05-1791 to assist growers.

Production of Biofuel Crops in Florida: Sugarcane/Energy Cane

Hardev S. Sandhu and Robert Gilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s).

Maturity Curves and Harvest Schedule Recommendations for CP Sugarcane Varieties

Hardev S. Sandhu, Robert A. Gilbert, James M. Shine Jr., Ronald W. Rice, and D. C. Odero

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Insect Management in Sugarcane

Julien M. Beuzelin, Ron H. Cherry, Gregg S. Nuessly, and Hardev S. Sandhu

This document provides an overview of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies for sugarcane in Florida, focusing on five major insect pests: wireworms, white grubs, lesser cornstalk borers, sugarcane borers, and yellow sugarcane aphids. It details the use of resistant varieties, cultural practices, natural enemies, and insecticides to manage these pests. The document also highlights the importance of monitoring and sampling methods to determine the necessity of insecticide applications, ensuring sustainable and economically viable sugarcane production. Date first printed October 1993.

Sugarcane Cultivars Descriptive Fact Sheet: CP 96-1252, CP 01-1372, and CP 00-1101

Hardev Sandhu and Wayne Davidson

Sugarcane cultivars CP 96-1252, CP 01-1372 and CP 00-1101 are the top three commercial sugarcane cultivars in Florida occupying >43% of total sugarcane area (400,551 acres) (VanWeelden et al. 2016). These cultivars are developed through the cooperative agreement between the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Canal Point, the university of Florida, Everglades Research and Education Center, Belle Glade and Florida Sugar Cane League. The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide information on these cultivars regarding their parentage, flowering, cold tolerance, yields, disease response, and any major issues with their growth or yield.

Nutrient Requirements for Sugarcane Production on Florida Muck Soils

J. M. McCray, H. S. Sandhu, R. W. Rice, and D. C. Odero

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s).

Sugarcane Cultivar CP 78-1628 Descriptive Fact Sheet

H. S. Sandhu, M.P. Singh, and R. A. Gilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Sugarcane Cultivar Descriptive Fact Sheet: CPCL 02-6848 and CPCL 05-1201

Hardev Sandhu and Wayne Davidson

CPCL 02-6848 and CPCL 05-1201 are emerging sugarcane cultivars in Florida. Both cultivars were released commercially in 2012 and were quickly adopted by local sugarcane growers because of high yields and moderate to high resistance against major sugarcane diseases in Florida. This 4-page fact sheet provides basic information and yield and disease information to assist growers in management of these cultivars.

Sugarcane Planting: A Comparison of Manual and Mechanical Planting Methods

Hima Varsha Madala and Hardev Sandhu

This publication is a tool to aid sugarcane growers, Extension agents, and the general public in understanding the advantages and disadvantages of manual and mechanical sugarcane planting methods in Florida, particularly in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA). Written by Hima Varsha Madala and Hardev Sandhu, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, August 2025.

The Effect of Harvesting and Replanting on Arthropod Ground Predators in Florida Sugarcane

Hardev S. Sandhu, Ronald H. Cherry, and Robert Gilbert

The population dynamics of arthropod ground predators such as ants, spiders, and beetles have important implications for Integrated Pest Management strategies in sugarcane, and may be indicative of the stability of the Florida sugarcane ecosystem. This fact sheet summarizes the effects of sugarcane harvesting and planting on these predators during a one-year study.

CP 03-1912: A Sugarcane Cultivar Expanding on Sand Soil in Florida

Hardev Sandhu, Matt VanWeelden, Amandeep Sharma, and Wayne Davidson

The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide basic information and yield and disease information for CP 03-1912 to assist growers in a decision-making process of whether to further expand acreage of this cultivar with a clearer expectation of potential insect pest and disease issues that may need to be addressed through pest management strategies. Written by Hardev Sandhu, Matt VanWeelden, Amandeep Sharma, and Wayne Davidson, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, September 2024.

Sugarcane Cultivar CP 89-2143 Descriptive Fact Sheet

H. S. Sandhu, M. P. Singh, and R. A. Gilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Miscellaneous Insect Pests of Florida Sugarcane

Gregg S. Nuessly, Ron H. Cherry, Hardev S. Sandhu, and Julien M. Beuzelin

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Sugarcane Cultivar Descriptive Fact Sheet: CP 06-2400, CP 06-2042, and CP 07-2137

Hardev Sandhu, Matt VanWeelden, and Wayne Davidson

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant Systems

Abundance of Soil Insect Pests in Florida Sugarcane

Ronald H. Cherry, J. Mabry McCray, Hardev Sandhu, and Michael Karounos

This article informs sugarcane growers, scouts, pesticide applicators, and researchers about fluctuations of economically important sugarcane pests and implications for the management of those pests.

Sugarcane Cultivars Descriptive Fact Sheet: 'CPCL 97-2730' and 'CPCL 00-4111'

Hardev Sandhu and Wayne Davidson

The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide basic information and yield and disease information about CPCL 97-2730 and CPCL 00-4111 to assist growers in decision-making on further expansion of these cultivars.

Life Cycle of the Lesser Cornstalk Borer in Sugarcane

Hardev S. Sandhu, Leslie E. Baucum, and Gregg S. Nuessly

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.