Stalk yield (Mg ha−1) | ||||
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Control | 60 dap | 90 dap | 60 + 90 dap | |
Plant growth | ||||
72.0c | 98.5a | 86.7b | 93.0a | |
Increase in relation to the control (%) | – | 37% | 20% | 29% |
C.V. (%) | 6.6 | – | – | – |
1st ratoon | ||||
63.9 | 66.9 | 66.2 | 65.0 | |
C.V. (%) | 6.15 | – | – | – |
2nd ratoon | ||||
67.1c | 83.4a | 78.1b | 82.3a | |
Increase in relation to the control (%) | – | 24% | 16% | 23% |
C.V. (%) | 6.2 | – | – | – |