In this article we will discuss about the industrial uses of sorghum. 1. Binding Industry: It is used in the preparation of gypsum wallboards, insulation boards and as adhesive in plywood and flake board manufacturing. 2. Foundry Binders: Gelatinised sorghum flour is used as foundry core binder and as molding and sand additives. 3. Mineral […]
Industrial Uses of Sorghum | Sorghum | Agronomy
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Foxtailmillet: Seeding, Harvest and Storage | Small Millets | Agronomy
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Seasons and Tillage of Foxtailmillet 2. Seeding of Foxtailmillet 3. Nutrient Management 4. Cropping Systems 5. Water Management 6. Weed Management 7. Harvesting and Storage 8. Processing and Uses 9. Varieties. Seasons and Tillage of Foxtailmillet: Foxtailmillet is largely confined to monsoon as rainfed crop. It is […]
Improvement of Cultivated Sorghum Varieties | Agronomy
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Most of the cultivated varieties of sorghum can be classified into a number of fairly distinct variety-groups, the most important of which are: i. Kafir: These are characterised by relatively small cylindrical heads, which are borne on strong juicy stalks. Leaves are large and relatively numerous. The seeds are medium sized. ii. Milo: These varieties […]