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Selection, Handling, and Storage of Sorghum for Propagation in Africa: Best Practices

Selection, Handling, and Storage of Sorghum for Propagation Purposes in Africa Introduction Sorghum is indigenous to Africa and has been the main staple crop on the continent for centuries. However, […]

Common Soil-Borne Diseases in Sorghum: Prevention and Management Strategies

What are the major diseases of sorghum? Charcoal Rot (Macrophomina Phaseolina): This fungal disease affects sorghum by darkening and rotting roots and lower stems. It can lead to reduced plant […]

Sorghum plant Characteristics, Importance, Distribution and Uses

Sorghum plant: Characteristics, Importance, Distribution and Uses

Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench], the fifth most important cereal crop in terms of production and planting area globally. It is a key food crop grown in various countries in […]

Sorghum bicolor - Sorghum seeds

Sorghum bicolor – Sorghum seeds

Scientific Name (Species, Family): Sorghum bicolor, Poaceae Common name(s), variety: Sorghum, Hayday / Swee Delight Type of reproductive material: Seed Weight of 100 seeds: 2.256 g / 0.0795 oz Plant […]