The agronomic parameters were recorded according to the procedure given by
Beadle (1987). Total tillers of a plot were counted at 105 DAS and converted to m2. All
the millable canes of a plot were counted and converted to m2. Ten randomly selected
plants from each plot were taken then plant height, cane length and weight per stripped
cane was measured and averaged. However, for stripped cane yield whole of the plot was
harvested and yield was recorded and then converted into tones per hectare.
Data recorded on each parameter was tabulated and analyzed statistically by using
Fisher’s Analysis of Variance technique. Least significant difference (LSD) test at 5%
probability was used to compare the difference amongst treatment means (Steel et al.,
1997).