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Ramzan Sugarcane Development Farm Chiniot
Threat in Variety CPF-247
Sugarcane variety CPF-247 was released in July 2011 by Ayub Agriculture Research Institute Faisalabad for all Punjab.
This is mid maturing variety and as per periodic analysis report (Ratoon), its recovery in October remains 8.36, in December 9.99, in January 10.92, in February 11.48 and in March 12.08 and itsoverall average remains up to 10.55
Grower’s attraction remained due to its non-lodging behavior even in unfavorable weather conditions and two to three ratoons can easily be obtained by growers in all Punjab
In Ramzan Sugarcane Development Farm its area is about 35 acre in which 22 acre was freshly sown in September 2015
During field visit checking in last week, it was observed that some cane stalk in variety CPF-247 has become dried and leaves dryness can easily be seen and identified by seeing whole crop
When dissection was made of dry cane, it was astonished to see the symptoms of Red Rot in CPF-247 variety
After taking observation immediate contact was made with the expert of Ayub Agriculture Research Institute Faisalabad and they were not ready nor hear about Red Rot symptoms in variety CPF-247
Later on samples of dry cane were collected from Muhammadi-2 Farm of Ramzan Sugarcane Development Farm for Laboratory test as well as for checking to expert of Ayub Agriculture Research Institute Faisalabad.
Dr.Muhammad Afzal sugarcane specialist along with his team keenly examined and tested the samples and all the team members after consultation declared these symptoms as RED ROT in variety CPF-247 and as per their statement previously not such symptoms has been seen in this variety
Note:
This variety approval time is not more than 4 years and Red Rot is appearing vastly and this is alarming situation for growers and severs threat for sugar industry to take necessary precautionary measures for further propagation of variety CPF-247 in their respective feeding zone area in next February sowing
Moreover cane control Board should take immediate action and solution for its control and further advice regarding Red Rot symptoms in variety CPF-247
Rana Maqsood Ahmad
AGM (Farm)
RSDF Chiniot