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A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the resistance and susceptibility of twenty-four sugarcane varieties to iron chlorosis in an iron deficient soil (Typic Haplustert). Marked differences were observed among the investigated varieties in respect of their sensitivity to Fe chlorosis. Among the varieties, Co 8021, Co 86032, Co 86249, Co 94005 and Co 94012 recorded higher cane yield and were identified as most tolerant, and recommended for cultivation. Using resistant genotypes proved to be the most effective treatment in reducing chlorosis severity. Occurrence of the chlorosis was found to be associated with SPAD readings, chlorophyll content, and active Fe content of leaves, cane yield and sugar yield.
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Radhamani, R., Kannan, R. & Rakkiyappan, P. Varietal Differences in Chlorosis and Yield of Sugarcane Grown on a Typic Haplustert. Sugar Tech 15, 122–126 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12355-013-0206-0
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