Q131
Sugarcane is planted furrow because
A.
It reduce soil borne disease
B.
To avoid water losses
C.
It reduces lodging
AnswerD.
All of the above
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Sugarcane is planted by three main methods, Flat planting, trench method, and furrow planting. In furrow planting, furrows are made with a sugarcane ridge about 10 - 15 cms deep and setts are planted end to end in the furrows and covered with 5 - 6 cms soil, leaving the upper portion furrows unfilled. This practice reduces lodging.