ASSESSMENT OF SUGARCANE PROMISING VARIETY S2015-CPFG-434 FOR ITS STABILITY UNDER THE CLIMATIC CONDITIONS OF SOUTHERN-PUNJAB, PAKISTAN

Abstract

It is the prerequisite of the time that new sugarcane varieties should be introduced for the cane growers as a substitute to the existing varieties. In past years, the average sugar cane production and sugar recovery were formerly limited by the cultivation of unapproved varieties, however recently approved inherited potential varieties have performed remarkably well in Pakistan. New sugarcane varieties are being introduced in Pakistan based on imported fuzz (true seed) and sugarcane germplasm that have been assimilated from Brazil, USA, South Africa, Barbados, Australia, Mauritius and Sri Lanka. The current study was carried out from 2022 to 2024 at Fatima Sugar Research and Development Centre (FSRDC), Fatima Sugar Mill Limited, Sanawan, Kot Addu, Punjab, Pakistan. The main goal was to evaluate the performance of new Sugarcane elite line CPFG-434 at different stages of growth and development. After evaluation the Elite line CPFG-434 has good germination % (54.03) and cane height (238 cm) over the standard varieties (CPF-250, CPF-253, CP-77/400 and HSF-240). This line showed 21.56% higher cane yield (138 tha-1 ) and 8.21% more sugar recovery (12.79%) over the standard check varieties. The data was recorded and analyzed statistically by using MSTATC, 1991. This line is better ratooner, non-lodging, resistant to insect, pest and diseases. Furthermore, it is considered best for both farmers and sugar industry due to its excellent performance in term of yield and sugar contents. It appears a future clone of Fatima Sugar Research and Development Centre (FSRDC), Fatima Sugar Mills Limited.