PEARL MILLET Definition & Meaning

pearl millet

noun

a tall grass, Pennisetum americanum (or P. glaucum ), cultivated in Africa, Asia, and the southern U.S. for its edible seeds and as a forage plant.

pearl millet

noun

a tall grass, Pennisetum glaucum, cultivated in Africa, E Asia, and the southern US as animal fodder and for its pearly white seeds, which are used as grain

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Origin of pearl millet¹

First recorded in 1885–90

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People grow the cereal grain sorghum and pearl millet, crops that are drought resistant and offer a chance at harvests, but even they failed to withstand the conditions this year.

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His team’s research ultimately found that urine, either with animal manure or alone, increased yields of pearl millet, the staple crop, by about 30 percent.

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By day, Sikka worked hard harvesting wheat and pearl millet and feeding animals.

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As for sorghum and pearl millet, Ms Msomi said they are "high-energy" grains which contain carbohydrates, protein, and are low in fat.

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Several of the continent's traditional food crops got their start there: a cereal called pearl millet and Africa's own version of rice.

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