Sugarcane is a tall, jointed, fibrous stalk that can grow up to 3–6 meters in height. The plant’s thick stems contain a sweet juice rich in sucrose — the primary raw material for sugar production. The color of the cane varies from green to purple or reddish depending on the variety.đą Sugarcane: The Sweet Grass of Life
Description Sugarcane is a tall, jointed, fibrous stalk that can grow up to 3–6 meters in height. The plant’s thick stems contain a sweet juice rich in sucrose — the primary raw material for sugar production. The color of the cane varies from green to purple or reddish depending on the variety. đą Sugarcane: The Sweet Grass of Life Introduction Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) is a tall perennial grass that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is one of the world’s most important industrial crops, mainly grown for producing sugar, jaggery, ethanol, and molasses. Originating from tropical South and Southeast Asia, sugarcane today is cultivated in more than 100 countries, with India, Brazil, China, Thailand, and Pakistan being top producers. --- Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Family: Poaceae (Grass family) Genus: Saccharum Species: S. officinarum --- Description Sugarcane is a tall, jointed, fibrous stalk that can grow up to 3–6 meters in height. The plant’s thick s...