Effects of various soil moisture levels on the root distribution and yield of ratoon sugarcane

Date

6-1990

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Major Course

Major in Agronomy

College

College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Teodoro C. Mendoza

Abstract

The influence of different moisture regimes on the root distribution and yielding ability of ratoon crop sugarcane using CV Phil 72-70 was studied. The study was conducted at Tarlac Development Corporation - Hacienda Luisita, San Miguel. Tarlac from March 1988 To December 1989.

Roots were confined near the topsoil layer and grew deeper into soil profile as the plants mature for all moisture regimes. There was no considerable differences in terms of rooting pattern as influenced by the different irrigation treatments. Highest sugar yield was obtained when moisture was maintained at 36-45% level. The yield increment was mainly due to tonnage and the increase in tonnage was due to greater number of millable stalks. Consequently, highest profit was obtained at this level of irrigation even with the added cost contributed by irrigation expense when compared to the hacienda practice.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

Call Number

LG 993.5 1990 A42 R63

Document Type

Thesis

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