Genus Saccharum (Noun)
Meaning
Tall perennial reedlike grass originally of southeastern Asia: sugarcane.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Sugarcane belongs to the genus Saccharum and is a widely cultivated crop in tropical regions.
- The genus Saccharum includes six species of sugarcane that are native to various parts of Asia.
- Scientists have identified several species within the genus Saccharum that possess desirable traits for sugarcane breeding programs.
- Sugarcane, a member of the genus Saccharum, has been used as a source of sugar for thousands of years.
- Researchers are studying the genetic diversity of the genus Saccharum to improve the yield and disease resistance of sugarcane.