INFLUENCE OF LIMING ON GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY OF SUGARCANE

Sugarcane is one of the most important cash-cum-industrial crop in Bangladesh. It is a key source of raw materials for the manufacturing of white sugar, jaggery (locally called 'gur,') and cane juice, hence it is a highly valued crop in Bangladesh. Recognizing the economic importance of lime application, a recent study investigated the effect of lime treatment on key yield-contributing qualities in sugarcane. It is now recommended that the Isd 37 variety, in conjunction with a lime dose of 1000 kg ha-1, be grown in Bangladesh's Old Himalayan Piedmont Plain Soils (AEZ 1). This tailored recommendation is based on Isd 37 observed superior performance in conjunction with lime application, demonstrating its adaptability to the region's specific agro-ecological conditions. The study's findings highlight the importance of agricultural liming in sugarcane cultivation for increasing overall output. The improvements in millable cane, cane yield, and sugar-related attributes observed validate the positive impact of lime application, establishing it as a valuable input in sugarcane farming. This study is in line with global efforts to optimize land use.