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20 Beet Brix (%) Beet pol (%)
15
Sugar % 10
5
0
Tropical sugarbeet genotypes
Figure 4. Brix (%) and pol (%) of beet obtained by different exotic sugarbeet
genotypes
From the above results, it may be concluded that tropical sugarbeet cultivation is
possible in Bangladesh. Among the eleven genotypes of exotic tropical sugarbeet
Aranka, Cauvery, SZ 35, PAC 60008, Danicia, Sereneda, Natura performed better in
respect of beet yield, yield contributing characters and sugar recovery. Hence, these
genotypes can be successfully cultivated in Bangladesh.
