Sugarcane Research Institute, Faisalabad

Following are the research activities performed at Sugarcane Research Institute, Faisalabad

  • Periodic juice analysis of varietal trials
  • Cane harvesting schedule to attain peak sugar recoveries
  • Studies to minimize post harvest losses
  • Proper utilization of sugarcane by-products
  • Studies onGurquality
  • Studies on different juice clarificants
  • Studies on micronutrients
  • Screening of cane varieties against Red rot, Whip smut, Pokkah boeng, Red stripe, Mosaic and Rust
  • Identification of new strains of pathogens
  • Technology testing to evade disease infection
  • Screening of cane varieties against borers and sucking insect
  • Identification of new insect pests
  • Integrated insect pest management
  • Identification of new bio-control agents