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Author : Ribbes, F.; Bégué, A.; Siegmund, B.; Todoroff, P.; Autrey, J. C.
Title : Potentialités de la télédétection satellitaire pour la filière canne à sucre (Projet SUCRETTE)
Year of publication : 2004
Keywords : sugarcane; precision agriculture; information technologies; Satellite SPOT; MAURITIUS;
Citation : Ribbes, F.; Bégué, A.; Siegmund, B.; Todoroff, P.; Autrey, J. C.; Potentialités de la télédétection satellitaire pour la filière canne à sucre (Projet SUCRETTE); 2004
Abstract : In the SUCRETTE project (earth and space network), we propose to study the technical feasibility and the economic viability of new spatial products and tools for precision agriculture in tropical areas. The recent and future projects in Earth observation
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Author : Ng Kee Kwong, K. F.; Soobadar, A.; Toory, V.; Bholah, M. A.
Title : Leaching of heavy metals, nitrate and organic micropollutants after application of sewage sludge to sugarcane in Mauritius
Year of publication : 2005
Keywords : Sugarcane; plant nutrition; sewage sludge; pollution; groundwater pollution; organic contaminants; fertilizers; heavy metal uptake; nitrate leaching; Mauritius;
Citation : Ng Kee Kwong, K. F.; Soobadar, A.; Toory, V.; Bholah, M. A.; Leaching of heavy metals, nitrate and organic micropollutants after application of sewage sludge to sugarcane in Mauritius; 2005
Abstract : Stringent regulations have emerged to protect the environment from sewage sludge and other organic wastes. Of the disposal options available, only re-use on agricultural land produces economic benefits, as sewage sludge contains plant nutrients and acts
Location : LIB
Source : Proc. int. Soc. Sug. Cane Technol.; 25 (2): 41-45
Author : Ng Cheong, R.; Ng Kee Kwong, K. F.; Ah Koon, P. D.; Du Preez, C. C.
Title : Soil quality changes caused by sugarcane cultivation in a sub-humid inceptisol of Mauritius
Year of publication : 2005
Keywords : Sugarcane; sugarcane soils; soil quality; land grading; bulk density; infiltration rate; organic matter; aggregate size; Mauritius;
Citation : Ng Cheong, R.; Ng Kee Kwong, K. F.; Ah Koon, P. D.; Du Preez, C. C.; Soil quality changes caused by sugarcane cultivation in a sub-humid inceptisol of Mauritius; 2005
Abstract : Yield decline in sugarcane monoculture in countries such as Australia and South Africa has been attributed to a degradation in soil quality. As information on the long-term impact of sugarcane monoculture on soils of Mauritius is lacking, a study was ini
Location : LIB
Source : Proc. int. Soc. Sug. Cane Technol.; 25 (2): 50-53
Author : Nayamuth, A. R. H.; Cheeroo-Nayamuth, B. F.
Title : Contribution of the sugarcane industry in alleviating greenhouse gas emissions
Year of publication : 2005
Keywords : Sugarcane; greenhouse gas balance; fossil fuel; electricity; carbon credit; greenhouse gas emissions; Mauritius;
Citation : Nayamuth, A. R. H.; Cheeroo-Nayamuth, B. F.; Contribution of the sugarcane industry in alleviating greenhouse gas emissions; 2005
Abstract : Signatories of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change are called upon to periodically produce national inventories of greenhouse gases, and an appraisal of the sugar industry with respect to greenhouse gas emissions enables a refinement
Location : LIB
Source : Proc. int. Soc. Sug. Cane Technol.; 25 (2): 57-63
Author : Nayamuth, A. R. H.
Title : Climate change: impacts, adaptation and implications for a sustainable sugarcane industry
Year of publication : 2005
Keywords : Sugarcane; climate change; simulation; productivity; sugar industry; research; Mauritius;
Citation : Nayamuth, A. R. H.; Climate change: impacts, adaptation and implications for a sustainable sugarcane industry; 2005
Abstract : The science of climate change has progressed significantly in recent years, and scientific evidence strongly supports climate change as factual and stemmiing from anthropogenic activities. Since a rehearsal of this process is not envisaged even in the m
Location : LIB
Source : Proc. int. Soc. Sug. Cane Technol.; 25 (2): 69-77
Author : Richard, E. P.; Ng Kee Kwong, R.; Korndorfer, G. H.; Meyer, J. H.; Kingston, G.; Shine, J. M.
Title : Opportunities in sugarcane agronomy to confront the new realities emerging in the 21st century: a review of the 2003 agronomy workshop
Year of publication : 2005
Keywords : Sugarcane; agronomy; crop modelling; decision support systems; environment; green cane harvesting; nutrient management; plant modelling; precision agriculture; Mauritius;
Citation : Richard, E. P.; Ng Kee Kwong, R.; Korndorfer, G. H.; Meyer, J. H.; Kingston, G.; Shine, J. M.; Opportunities in sugarcane agronomy to confront the new realities emerging in the 21st century: a review of the 2003 agronomy workshop; 2005
Abstract : This paper summarises the activities of the ISSCT Agronomy Workshop held 21-25 July 2003, at the MSIRi in Reduit, Mauritius. Paper presentations were grouped under the general topic headings of: gree-cane harvesting and management of residues; innovative
Location : LIB
Source : Proc. int. Soc. Sug. Cane Technol.; 25 (2): 81-87
Author : Moutia, J-F. Y.; Umrit, G.; Saumtally, A. S.; Ng Kee Kwong, K. F.
Title : Occurrence of diazotrophic and growth promoting rhizobacteria associated with sugarcane in Mauritius
Year of publication : 2005
Keywords : Sugarcane; plant nutrition; biological nitrogen fixation; Herbaspirillum rubrisubalbicans; Azospirillum; Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus; Acetylene Reduction Assay; Mauritius;
Citation : Moutia, J-F. Y.; Umrit, G.; Saumtally, A. S.; Ng Kee Kwong, K. F.; Occurrence of diazotrophic and growth promoting rhizobacteria associated with sugarcane in Mauritius; 2005
Abstract : A study was initiated to investigate the potential contribution of biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) to sustainable sugarcane production in mauritius and as a means to reduce costs. Isolations on culture media from plant parts and soil samples were carr
Location : LIB
Source : Proc. int. Soc. Sug. Cane Technol.; 25 (2): 111-116
Author : Ng Kee Kwong, K. F.; Bholah, M. A.; Toory, V.
Title : Evolution of soil mineral nitrogen and yield of sugarcane following agricultural re-use of sewage sludge in Mauritius
Year of publication : 2005
Keywords : Sugarcane; plant nutrition; soils; nitrogen; fertilizers; nitrogen uptake; mineralisation; water pollution; Mauritius;
Citation : Ng Kee Kwong, K. F.; Bholah, M. A.; Toory, V.; Evolution of soil mineral nitrogen and yield of sugarcane following agricultural re-use of sewage sludge in Mauritius; 2005
Abstract : With the rising costs of chemical fertilisers, alternative nutrient sources must be sought to keep production costs of sugarcane in Mauritius competitive. Sewage sludge may, in this context, represent an appropriate substitute for chemical nitrogen (N) fe
Location : LIB
Source : Proc. int. Soc. Sug. Cane Technol.; 25 (2): 118-125
Author : Ramjutun, D.; Travailleur, C.; Pillay Samoo, K.; Gooljar, A.; Gauthier, J.; Payandi Pillay, K.
Title : The impact of improved technologies on the productivity of Mauritian sugar cane growers
Year of publication : 2005
Keywords : Sugarcane; Sugar cane growers; research; technology; agricultural extension; productivity; technology transfer; Mauritius;
Citation : Ramjutun, D.; Travailleur, C.; Pillay Samoo, K.; Gooljar, A.; Gauthier, J.; Payandi Pillay, K.; The impact of improved technologies on the productivity of Mauritian sugar cane growers; 2005
Abstract : The changes operating in the global economic environment are threatening the competitiveness of the Mauritian sugar industry. With a view to maintaining long-term viability and sustainability, it is imperative for sugar cane growers to revisit their farmi
Location : LIB
Source : Proc. int. Soc. Sug. Cane Technol.; 25 (2): 160-167
Author : Cheeroo-Nayamuth, B. F.; Pathack, B.; Nayamuth, A. R. H.
Title : Realtime dewpoint temperature improves evapotranspiration estimates and crop model performance
Year of publication : 2005
Keywords : Sugarcane; evapotranspiration; simulation; modelling; dewpoint temperature; crop model; Mauritius;
Citation : Cheeroo-Nayamuth, B. F.; Pathack, B.; Nayamuth, A. R. H.; Realtime dewpoint temperature improves evapotranspiration estimates and crop model performance; 2005
Abstract : The accuracy of simulation studies relies heavily on the quality of crop, soil, management and weather input data, the latter being required at daily intervals over long time periods. Since collection and management of such extensive datasets are costly,
Location : LIB
Source : Proc. int. Soc. Sug. Cane Technol.; 25 (2): 211-219