Sugarcane is planted furrow because

A. It reduce soil borne disease

B. To avoid water losses

C. It reduces lodging

D. All of the above

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Sugarcane is planted by three main methods, Flat planting, trench method, and furrow planting. In furrow planting, furrows are made with a sugarcane ridge about 10 - 15 cms deep and setts are planted end to end in the furrows and covered with 5 - 6 cms soil, leaving the upper portion furrows unfilled. This practice reduces lodging.