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Agriculture · Q690

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 690

Q690

Critical stage of irrigation for sugarcane is

A.
Germination stage
B.
Grand growth stage
C.
Flowering stage (arrowing stage)
D.
Formative stage
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Irrigation is the main source of water in the semi-arid areas, hence it is not irrigated at scheduled stages it may lead to great loss. The critical stages for irrigation of sugarcane are the formative or vegetative stages. The formative stage is 60 - 130 days after planting and a heavy quantity of water is required at this stage in the northern part of India.