Abstract:
his study on available water content aims to determine the
ability of sugarcane plants to grow and produce under water-stressed
conditions. This research is expected to be used as one of the references
in making decisions to use water efficiently in the Takalar sugar factory's
sugarcane plantations. The study used two varieties of sugar cane namely
PS. 61 and Q 81. The two varieties were planted at various moisture
content levels, namely 25-50%, 50-75%, and 75-100%. The results
showed that having 50-75% available water content had a better effect
on sugarcane growth during the dry months of September and October.
The Q 81 variety is better able to utilize the limited water supply for
growth and production. The amount of available water and the variety of
growth and sugarcane production have a significant interaction.