Efeito dos Maturadores Químicos na Cultura da Cana-de-Açúcar (Saccharum spp).

Abstract

The maturation of the sugarcane is a physiological process that involves the synthesis of sugars in the leaves, translocation of the products formed and storage of sucrose in the stem. The different chemical ripeners differ not only in formulating but also in the time between application and harvest and weather conditions required. This review aimed to make a survey of the effect of chemical ripeners in the sugarcane (Saccharum spp). The specific methodology used sought to understand the publications on the effect of chemicals applied to matured crop of sugarcane. Were matured addressed the various chemicals applied to the culture of sugarcane, and the effects of these, the concept of maturity, flowering and the use of inhibitors and the results and recommendations on the use. It was concluded that the chemicals ripeners in the sugarcane enabled improved productivity when used technically, combining increased plant growth and maximum accumulation of sucrose.