Question

Species of $Saccharum$ originally grown in North India was

• A. $S.boulardii$
• B. $S.barberi$
• C. $S.munja$
• D. $S.officinarum$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $S.barberi$

$S.officinarum$

$Saccharumofficinarum$ is grown in South India. It has thick stems with high sugar content.

$S.barberi$

$Saccharumbarberi$ is originally native of north India. It is known for poor sugar content and yield.

$S.boulardii$

$Saccharomycesboulardii$ is a species of yeast.

$S.munja$

$Saccharummunja$ is a perennial tropical grass found in arid areas and even along some river banks in India. It is used as raw material for the manufacture of furniture and handicrafts.