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Browsing Varieties by Subject "Sugarcane Cultivation :: Genetic Science :: Genetics and Breeding :: Classical Breeding"

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    Variety N39
    (Dec 2014)
    Parents: CP67-411 x 75L1157. Year of release: 2002. Permitted Pest, Disease and Variety Control Areas: Felixton, Entumeni, Amatikulu, North Coast, Midlands North, Midlands South, Sezela, Umzimkulu. Recommended for planting under moderate to low potential conditions along the coast and hinterland on a 12 to 18 month cutting cycle. Also recommended for 18 month harvesting and frost pockets (12 month harvesting) in the midlands. BEST FEATURES N39 is an excellent variety for coastal and hinterland production on sandy soils. Best RV yields are achieved when harvested between 14 and 18 months of age. It is resistant to eldana and can therefore be carried over with less eldana damage compared to other varieties. It exhibits very quick germination and canopy closure. It is one of the best varieties for frost pockets in the midlands.
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    Variety N41
    (Dec 2014)
    Parents: 77F790 x 82W1542. Year of release: 2002 (south) and 2006 (north). Permitted Pest, Disease and Variety Control Areas: Permitted for planting in all areas. Recommended for planting under a wide range of growing conditions in the coastal and hinterland regions and harvested at 12-15 months of age. Recommended for harvesting early to mid-season in the irrigated regions. Also recommended for annual harvesting in frost pockets and under supplementary irrigation in the midlands. BEST FEATURES N41 is currently the most widely adapted commercial variety that performs well under rainfed and irrigated conditions. Good RV yields are achieved under waterlogged conditions and heavy soils, as well as under sandy soils under irrigation. It has good ratooning ability compared to other varieties, as yields generally improve with ratoons. Performance during periods of drought have been better than other varieties. It is one of the best varieties for frost pockets and for irrigated annual harvesting in the midlands.