The biomass left behind when sugar cane stalks are crushed to extract juice are called as?
A
Biogas
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B
Bagasse
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C
Bioplant
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is B Bagasse When sugarcane stalks are crushed to extract juice, the biomass left behind is called as bagasse. In sugar factories 30% of total sugarcane crushed is bagasse. This bagasse is used as a fuel to power boilers.