Despite its success, the role of this strain was reduced after 1959, as it was gradually replaced by other varieties cultivated by Taisugar through its own efforts. Now, 98.6 per cent of the cane farms have switched to the new varieties.
新的蔗苗不需再經切割，而以整枝來裁種。這種全莖苗可採用機械種植，一次種植兩行，裝一次苗可植四、五百公尺，大大地節省了人力。