Bud Chip Seedling-A New Propagating Technique in Sugarcane Production: An Overview

Abstract

Chip bud technology is the most promising technique of sugarcane production, where chip bud seedlings raised in controlled environment are transplanted in main field. Generally, in this technology, seedlings are transplanted at a particular age, with a definite spacing and proper management practices. This technology is found to be beneficial in terms of growth, cane yield over conventional and other method of planting. However, depending upon the edaphic and climatic variation, researchers are working on evaluation of proper nursery management, spacing and other production technology of chip bud seedlings related to its growth, yield and economical return. In this article an attempt has been made to reveal some of the research finding srelated to this technology for further research with an objective to maximum the economical return by curtailing the cost of production.