Nevertheless, it is emphasised that the use of such ripeners may not be practicable and need not be universally ...
This paper discusses the main chemical ripeners used and their effects on the crop in the sugarcane agro-industries associated with Booker Tate Ltd. Whilst response to treatment varied from country to country there were increases in juice quality and sugar yield in all locations. Nevertheless, it is emphasised that the use of such ripeners may not be practicable and need not be universally ... [Show full abstract] profitable. Therefore any proposed application requires careful research before an industry adopts the practice as a method for increasing sugar yields commercially.