“…Clones were evaluated in plant-cane, and in first and second ratoon cycles, based on the same criteria as in stage T1, together with the parameters stalk weight per plot and kilogram of brix per plot -KBP (Kang et al 1983). The third selection stage (T3) and final experimental stage of selection (FE) were carried out according to Carneiro et al (2011). The variables evaluated were cane yield (TCH), sucrose content (PC in %), tons of pol per hectare (TPH -sucrose yield), and fiber content (%).…”