In sugarcane cultivation, the vegetative segments used for planting are commonly called:
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Correct answer: Setts
Sugarcane is commercially propagated through stem cuttings known as sets or setts. Each set must contain at least one or two buds (eyes) to ensure successful germination and growth.
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