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RB966928: Early maturing sugarcane cultivar

RB966928 is an early to medium maturing sugarcane cultivar and in Central-Southern Brazil it is harvested between April and June; it is recommended for planting in environments with medium to high soil fertility. It stands out with a high ratoon yield and with excellent sprouting in both plant cane and ratoon cane. It is tolerant to the major diseases of economic importance of sugarcane.

Saccharum spp.; selection; improvement


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