Although flowering is desirable trait almost in all crop plants but in case of s

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Although flowering is desirable trait almost in all crop plants but in case of sugarcane (in the above figure), it is not recommended especially in commercial plantations. Based on your study in plant physiology answer the following questions. Why flowering is is desirable trait almost in all crop plants? Why flowering is not recommended in sugar cane especially in commercial plantations. What do you advise the sugar cane producer to prevent the flowering? Explain in details the scientific bases of your advice?

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1. Flowering is a desirable trait in almost all crop plants to attract pollinators and allow sexual reproduction.

2. Flowering is not recommended in sugarcane, especially in commercial plants because it results in reduction of the sucrose and the increase of fiber.

3. Flowering results in the pith process, which is characterized by the drying of the stalk's top. The pith process leads to juice reduction and fiber increase, making the sucrose extraction more difficult in the industry.

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