In this article we will discuss about the growth and development of pearlmillet. Developmental Stages of Pearlmillet: The ontogeny of pearlmillet is characterised by sequential completion of the following developmental stages: 1. Seed germination. 2. Seedling emergence. 3. Seedling establishment. 4. Tillering. 5. Final leaf stage. 6. Boot stage. 7. Panicle emergence. 8. Half bloom. 9. Fertilisation. 10. Seed set. [...]
In this article we will discuss about the quality considerations of pearlmillet. Pearlmillet has been one of the principal sources of calories as starch in human diet. With increased purchase power and easiness in quick use of wheat and rice in making food preparations, the per capita consumption of pearlmillet grains had declined in urban areas. Nutritive Value: Pearlmillet is [...]
In this article we will discuss about the tillage and seeding of pearlmillet. Tillage of Pearlmillet: Relatively fine seedbed is necessary for small seeded pearlmillet. Compact or cloddy seedbed is unsuitable for seed germination under the harsh environment in which the crop is grown. In alluvial, red sandy or gravelly soils, land is ploughed twice or thrice with traditional country [...]