Question

What is the successive crop obtained from the roots of the leftover sugarcane crop called?

Options

• Ratoon

• Stalk

• Stem

• Cane

Answer 1

Ratoon

Explanation:

The successive crop obtained from the roots of the leftover sugarcane crop is called a “Ratoon”. After the first harvest, the stalk is cut leaving the roots and a bit of stalk in the soil, which then sprouts new shoots to form the ratoon crop. This method saves labor and cost as replanting is not required, though successive ratoon crops usually yield less than the original crop.