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Agriculture · Q889

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 889

Q889

The, top portion of sugarcane should be selected for seed purposes because bud tissues are rich in

A.
Sucrose
B.
Glucose
Answer
C.
Galactose
D.
Lactose

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Cane setts or the planting material of sugarcane are obtained from both the middle and top portions. But top of the stalk is preferred by the local farmers as planting material because the bud tissues are rich in glucose, moisture and growth regulating substances. Moreover, the monetary value of the middle and bottom parts of the cane is higher in comparison to the top part.