MILLETS – The nutrient rich counterpartsof wheat and rice
3 Citations•2014•
S. Pass, A. Jain
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These are the small-seeded hardy crops belonging to gramineae family which can grow well in dry zones/ rain-fed areas under marginal conditions of soil fertility and moisture.
Abstract
Millets are one of the oldest foods known to humans. These are the small-seeded hardy crops belonging to gramineae family which can grow well in dry zones/ rain-fed areas under marginal conditions of soil fertility and moisture. Due to their short growing season, these can develop from seeds to ready to harvest crops in about 65 days. This highly beneficial characteristic of the millets is of vital importance in thickly populated regions of the world. If stored properly, millets can keep well for two years or beyond.