Spoilage of fresh sugar-cane stored in heaps; the effects of length of storage

Authors

  • Paschal O. Osuji Sugarcane Feeds Centre, University of the West Indies, St Augustine, Trinidad
  • Evans King Sugarcane Feeds Centre, University of the West Indies, St Augustine, Trinidad

Keywords:

Sugar-cane, Storage, Spoilage

Abstract

The effects of length of time of storage on the spoilage of heaps of whole sugar-cane are reported with respect to changes in DM (dry matter), NDF (neutral detergent fibre), refractometer brix and pH. Changes in NDF appear to give the best indication of cane spoilage.

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Issue

Volume 60 Number 2

Section

Research Papers