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A study was undertaken to enhance the stubble bud sprouting under low temperature conditions by application of calcium (as CaCl2), potassium (as KCl) and manganese (as MnCl2) each at the rate of 0.5% solution. Stubble bud sprouting under controlled condition was about 64.3%, 73%, 68.7% due to calcium, potassium and manganese treatment respectively as compared to untreated check (46.0%). The number of ratoon tillers per stubble, as recorded after 60 days of ratoon initiation, was 157%, 57%, 85.7% more in the calcium, potassium and manganese treatment respectively. Weight of buds, tillers and roots was found maximum with manganese treatment followed by calcium and potassium treatment. Results suggested an improvement in stubble bud sprouting and subsequent regrowth of stubble in winter-initiated ratoon by nutrient application, which may help in enhancing ratoon productivity.
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Jain, R., Solomon, S., Shrivastava, A.K. et al. Nutrient application improves stubble bud sprouting under low temperature conditions in sugarcane. Sugar Tech 11, 83–85 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12355-009-0016-6
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