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 [...]
Hybrid pearlmillet seed is produced by utilising cytoplasmic genetic male sterility (CMS). Various steps involved in the production of hybrid seed are: Maintenance of parental lines, male sterile line, maintainer and restorer lines. Maintenance of parental lines is referred to as foundation seed production, whereas the hybrid seed production is known as certified seed production. Maintenance of Male Sterile Lines: [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Origin and Distribution of Pearlmillet 2. Area and Production of Pearlmillet 3. Harvesting and Storage 4. Water Management 5. Varieties and Seasons 6. Weed Management. Pearlmillet (Pennisetum glaucum), also known as cattail or bulrushmillet, is an important crop in arid regions of Africa and India. It dominates Sahelian agriculture and serves as [...]