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Author : Moutia, J-F. Y.; Permalloo, J. B. G.; Saumtally, A. S.
Title : Cultural characteristics, response to fungicides and aggressiveness of isolates of Ceratocystis paradoxa
Year of publication : 2005
Keywords : Sugarcane; diseases; fungal diseases; Ceratocystis paradoxa; pineapple sett rot; Strains; variability; fungicides; fungicide resistance; Mauritius;
Citation : Moutia, J-F. Y.; Permalloo, J. B. G.; Saumtally, A. S.; Cultural characteristics, response to fungicides and aggressiveness of isolates of Ceratocystis paradoxa; 2005
Abstract : The fungus Ceratocystis paradoxa is an important pathogen of sugarcane that causes pineapple sett rot, a decay of seed pieces. At times, complete control of the disease by dipping cuttings in a fungicide has failed. A number of factors could be responsibl
Location : LIB
Source : Proc. int. Soc. Sug. Cane Technol.; 25 (2): 686-690
Author : Ganeshan, S.
Title : Effect of armyworms Mythimna spp. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on cane growth in Mauritius
Year of publication : 2005
Keywords : Sugarcane; pests; armyworms; Mythimna; defoliation; mechanical harvesting; cane growth; harvest date; Mauritius;
Citation : Ganeshan, S.; Effect of armyworms Mythimna spp. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on cane growth in Mauritius; 2005
Abstract : An upsurge in the population of armyworms causing defoliation of young regrowth of machine-harvested sugarcane fields has been observed since 1992. Every year, about 15 per cent of the area harvested mechanically is damaged. Due to the suddenness and the
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Source : Proc. int. Soc. Sug. Cane Technol.; 25 (2): 730-734
Author : Allsopp, P. G.; Ganeshan, S.; Salazar, J.; Suasa-Ard, W.; White, W. H.; Falloon, T.
Title : New, and older, techniques in pest management: a review of the 2003 Entomology workshop
Year of publication : 2005
Keywords : Sugarcane; pests; pest control; insecticides; plant-derived insecticides; biotechnology; integrated pest management; plant resistance; biological control; cultural techniques; ;
Citation : Allsopp, P. G.; Ganeshan, S.; Salazar, J.; Suasa-Ard, W.; White, W. H.; Falloon, T.; New, and older, techniques in pest management: a review of the 2003 Entomology workshop; 2005
Abstract : This paper summarises the activities of the ISSCT Entomology Workshop held 23-29 November 2003 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Paper presentations were grouped under the general topic headings of : new techniques in pest management; integrated pest management;
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Source : Proc. int. Soc. Sug. Cane Technol.; 25 (2): 741-747
Author : Wong Sak Hoi, L.
Title : Energy management in raw cane sugar factories: report on an ISSCT Engineering workshop
Year of publication : 2005
Keywords : Sugarcane; canesugar; Energy; energy conservation; steam; electrical power; boilers; Boiling house; bagasse; ;
Citation : Wong Sak Hoi, L.; Energy management in raw cane sugar factories: report on an ISSCT Engineering workshop; 2005
Abstract : An Engineering workshop was held from 7 -11 October 2002 in Berlin, Germany; 68 delegates from 12 countries attended the workshop on energy management in raw cane sugar factories. This paper attempts to provide a general overview of activities undertaken
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Source : Proc. int. Soc. Sug. Cane Technol.; 25 (1): 192-199
Author : Lau, A. F.; Kong Win Chang, K. T. K. F.; Gunness, D.
Title : An integral approach to evaluate the performance of bagasse co-generation plants
Year of publication : 2005
Keywords : canesugar; Energy; sugarcane byproducts; cogeneration; electricity; bagasse; Mauritius;
Citation : Lau, A. F.; Kong Win Chang, K. T. K. F.; Gunness, D.; An integral approach to evaluate the performance of bagasse co-generation plants; 2005
Abstract : Bagasse cum coal co-generation plants, in partnership with the cane sugar industry of Mauritius have become major players in the electricity production sector. In the larger plants, coal is used as fuel during the off-crop season to enable electricity ex
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Source : Proc. int. Soc. Sug. Cane Technol.; 25 (1): 385-393
Author : Autrey, L. J. C.; Tonta, J. A.
Title : From sugar production to biomass utilisation: the reform process to ensure the viability of the Mauritian sugar cane industry
Year of publication : 2005
Keywords : sugarcane; biotechnology; biomass utilisation; centralisation; electricity; co-products; diversification; restructuration; Research; Sugar Sector Strategic Plan 2001-2005; Strategic Research; Reform Process; Mauritius;
Citation : Autrey, L. J. C.; Tonta, J. A.; From sugar production to biomass utilisation: the reform process to ensure the viability of the Mauritian sugar cane industry; 2005
Abstract : Since 1975, Mauritius, as a member of the African-Caribbean-Pacific (ACP) group of countries, has, through the sugar Protocol of the LOME convention, been benefiting from high preferential prices for its sugar exports to the European Union. With the thre
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Source : Proc. int. Soc. Sug. Cane Technol.; 25 (1): 449-457
Author : Meyer, E.; Norris, C. P.; Jacquin, E.; Richard, C.; Scandaliaris, J.
Title : The impact of green cane production systems on manual and mechanical farming operations
Year of publication : 2005
Keywords : sugarcane; burnt cane; green cane; manual harvesting; mechanical harvesting; harvesting; loading; transport; Mauritius;
Citation : Meyer, E.; Norris, C. P.; Jacquin, E.; Richard, C.; Scandaliaris, J.; The impact of green cane production systems on manual and mechanical farming operations; 2005
Abstract : Many sugar industries around the globe have moved, or are in the process of moving to green cane production systems. Some of these industries have done so because of pressure from local communities or because of government legislation regarding environmen
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Source : Proc. int. Soc. Sug. Cane Technol.; 25 (1): 500-511
Author : Kingston, G.; Donzelli, J. L.; Meyer, J. H.; Richard, E. P.; Seeruttun, S.; Torres, J.; van Antwerpen, R.
Title : Impact of green cane harvest and production system on the agronomy of sugarcane
Year of publication : 2005
Keywords : sugarcane; burnt cane; green cane; trash blanketing; Burning residues; tillage; reduced tillage; soil quality; green cane systems; rainfall use efficiency; soil conservation; nutrient cycling; drainage; insect pests; Mauritius;
Citation : Kingston, G.; Donzelli, J. L.; Meyer, J. H.; Richard, E. P.; Seeruttun, S.; Torres, J.; van Antwerpen, R.; Impact of green cane harvest and production system on the agronomy of sugarcane; 2005
Abstract : Economic, community, and environmental pressures are the major drivers for wider adoption of green-cane harvesting/production systems in most sugar industries. Agronomic implications of the green-cane trash blanket (GCTB) produced by residues from the ha
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Source : Proc. int. Soc. Sug. Cane Technol.; 25 (1): 521-533
Author : Tonta, J.
Title : Economics of ratooning for the ex-tea lands
Year of publication : 2005
Keywords : sugarcane; sugarcane lands; tea lands; ratooning; agricultural economics; Mauritius;
Citation : Tonta, J.; Economics of ratooning for the ex-tea lands; 2005
Location : LIB
Source : Occ. Rep. Maurit. Sug. Ind. Res. Inst., 31; 19 p.: 6 tbls, 2 appen.
Author : Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute
Title : M 1861/89 (Q 96 x M 2343/77)
Year of publication : 2005
Keywords : sugarcane; varieties; variety M 1861/89; Mauritius;
Citation : Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute; M 1861/89 (Q 96 x M 2343/77); 2005
Location : LIB
Source : Notes on newly-released sugar cane varieties; 11; 4 p.: 6 figs