GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -(ii) To break the hard crust at surface which might create problems to the sprouting seedlings. (v)To replace the damaged setts by disease or insects. (iii) Better tillering and control of weed, insects, pests and diseases.

Detailed explanation-2: -Removal of some of the older leaves from cane crop is known as detrashing it is done to avoid attack of insect pests. Detrashed leaves are used for cattle feeding or mulching. Propping or Tieing of Cane Plants: The tieing of cane plants to prevent lodging is known as propping.

Detailed explanation-3: -dressing, hand weeding may be done. A directed spray of atrazine after final manuring and earthing up would help to control late weeds. potassium (60 kg K, O/ha) are applied at 45 days after planting by band placement and partial earthing up is done.