Sugarcane
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Sugarcane is a tall-growing monocotyledonous crop that is cultivated in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, primarily for its ability to store high concentrations of sucrose, or sugar, in the stem.
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Related Topics: Sugarcane, Cuba, Food Industry
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Related Topics: Sugarcane, Variety Trials
Publications
Energycane Cultivar Descriptive Fact Sheet: UFCP 74-1010
Amandeep Sharma, Amandeep Sharma, Simranjot Kaur, andHardev 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.
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).
Sugarcane Planting: A Comparison of Manual and Mechanical Planting Methods
Hima Varsha Madala andHardev 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.