Sorghum crop should be harvested as soon as the grain in the ear head attains the colour of grain and the grain hardens. At this stage, the grain will contain 15-20 per cent moisture. Complete uniform maturity may not be possible in sorghum. In most cultivars, stalks and leaves are still green and succulent when the grain is already mature. [...]
Seed production in sorghum is a vital link in crop improvement through which improved cultivars reach the farmers. Hybrid Seed production in sorghum is largely confined to the states of Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. i. A, B and R Lines: Commercial seed production of hybrids in sorghum is accomplished through the use of cytoplasmic genetic male [...]
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 Refining: Sorghum flour is used [...]