Sugarcane Breeding & Research Institute, Seorahi, P.O. Tamkuhi, Distt. Kushinagar, (U.P.)
Present study was conducted at sugarcane seed multiplication and research station, Sultanpur to find out the contribution of newly released varieties of sugarcane on seed production programme since the establishment of this station i.e. 1988–89 to 2005–06. Study reveals that newer varieties from time to time become popular and attains no one position in supply according to their quality. Their position in supply arid life span varies depending upon various factors, like availability of seed of these variates, quality and farmers choice and demand.
In this study it was found that after Co. Se. 767. Co. Se. 92423 was the most popular variety which occupied maximum life span of seven years with highest supply, while other varieties were restricted to 1–2 year only. This study has provided a good information regarding variates demand and supply.
