Question

Complete the below statement by selecting the correct option

“Saccharum officinarum does not _________.

Answer 1

India is one of the major countries that grow sugarcane. Sugarcane varieties grown in India mainly belong to two groups

• Saccharum barberi

• Saccharum officinarum

Saccharum barberi was originally grown in north India, but had poor sugar content and yield. The tropical cane grown in south India, Saccharum officinarum had thicker stems, higher sugar content and high yield.

Saccharum officinarum has better yield in South India as compared to Northern part because southern part of the country has longer harvesting season which it owes to the climate free from summer loo (strong, dusty, hot and dry summer wind) and winter frost.