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Increasing Sugar Recovery - The Case for Improved Sugarcane Quality

Year Published
1991

Increasing Sugar Recovery - The Case for Improved Sugarcane Quality

Orlando Filho, J., Silva, L.C.F., et.al.  1991.  The increase in organic carbon resulted in an increase in the cation exchange capacity (CEC). This, undoubtedly, resulted in an increase in the utilization of other nutrients such as potassium. Where filter cake was applied broadcast at 100 tons/ha maximum yields of cane was obtained with 160 kg K2O/ha. Effects of Filter Cake Applications on Sugarcane Yields in Brazil. Sugar Journal, August 1991:22-24.