Kodo Millet: The Neglected and Underutilized Crop for Food Security
J. Poornima Jency
Dept. of Crop Improvement, Vanavarayar Institute of Agriculture, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu (642 103), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Kodo millet, Neglected, Nutritional and food security, Underutilized
Abstract
Kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum) is a small-seeded cereal grain that is one of India's oldest cultivated crops. In the recent, Kodo millet, like other millet species, has witnessed a severe decline in production and is due to the promotion of alternative staple grains (mainly rice and wheat). Millets have been overlooked in R&D, and as a result lack the production benefits of rice and wheat, such as enhanced variety availability and understanding of growth strategies to optimize yields. However, because of its rich nutritional profile, low input needs, and resilience to marginal soils and varying climatic conditions, Kodo millet has sparked fresh study interest as risk management and climate change adaptation strategy for farmers.
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