A cultura da cana-de-açúcar e os desafios no controle das principais pragas e doenças

Abstract

Sugarcane, originally from New Guinea, Oceania, caught the attention of the continents of Asia, Africa and Europe, as it was a culture from which sugar was extracted, an object of luxury in many places during a certain period of time. After sugar in Portugal became part of the sugar cane and sugar route, its cultivation took over, even reaching the Americas, when they were discovered. In Brazil, the cultivation of the plant in the national territory, because, in its characteristics, it adapts to the different climatic and environmental conditions of the country, and it is used all over the world for the production of ethanol, sugar, brandy, and other uses. Over time, the Center South and North-Northeast regions (São Paulo, Alagoas, Paraíba and Pernambuco) gained strength in sugarcane production. Three as chosen that challenge the sugarcane producer: agro-etudo and soil preparation, planting, harvest), environmental (climatic factors) and physiological, with the greatest focus in the present work as agronomic experiments, dealing with pests and diseases in the cultivation. Thus, the present work aimed to study the productivity of sugarcane in the midst of pests and diseases that affect its production. To achieve this objective, a search of critical articles was carried out. varieties that are more resistant to diseases and pests in their localities. Thus, it is interesting that the producer can avieiro is always protected from the knowledge and knowledge of professionals who can guide in planting, cultivation and production, which can be possible as much as possible the finances for the entrepreneur.