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Economic Impact Assessment Of Sorghum, Millet And Other Grains Crsp: Sorghum And Millet Germplasm Development Research, Timothy J. Dalton, Yacob A. Zereyesus
Economic Impact Assessment Of Sorghum, Millet And Other Grains Crsp: Sorghum And Millet Germplasm Development Research, Timothy J. Dalton, Yacob A. Zereyesus
INTSORMIL Scientific Publications
As a result of the offsetting effect of a rise in productivity and decline in harvested area, the world sorghum production (tonnes) has been on a horizontal trend. The combined effect of a decline in area harvested and a rise in yield productivity have resulted in an overall increase in world millet production (tonnes) trend.
During the last three decades, significant numbers of breeding lines, parental stocks, germplasm and cultivars have been released through INTSORMIL/host countries collaboration around the world. Some of the remarkable breeding success stories include the release of the first hybrid sorghum Hageen Dura (HD-1) and Striga …
Asareca-Intsormil: Regional Sorghum Research And Development Workshop, September 2–6, 2012, Executive Hotel, Adama, Ethiopia, Kimberly Christiansen
Asareca-Intsormil: Regional Sorghum Research And Development Workshop, September 2–6, 2012, Executive Hotel, Adama, Ethiopia, Kimberly Christiansen
INTSORMIL Scientific Publications
Priorities in Sorghum Research and Development Cross-Cutting Elements
All priorities should be cognizant and address:
Gender responsiveness
User friendliness in sharing knowledge and information
Sustainable growth
Capacity building
Collaboration with public and private partners especially NARS, and regional and international organizations
Production
Integrated soil and water management in response to climate change
Integrated pest management
Cropping systems
Mechanization to alleviate drudgery
Breeding/Genetics
Breeding high yielding sorghum cultivars with enhanced ecological adaptation (drought tolerance and Striga resistance and diseases and pests) and superior grain quality
Development, release and distribution of enhanced sorghum germplasm materials with desired end-use quality attributes (malt, biofuel, …
Intensive Production Of Millet And Sorghum For Evolving Markets In The Sahel, John H. Sanders, Botorou Ouendeba
Intensive Production Of Millet And Sorghum For Evolving Markets In The Sahel, John H. Sanders, Botorou Ouendeba
INTSORMIL Scientific Publications
One principal constraint to improving the performance of millet and sorghum systems is overcoming the conventional wisdom. The conventional wisdom has some or all of these characteristics depending upon where you hear it. “Sorghum and millet are subsistence crops.” “They do not respond to fertilization.” “Even if they do respond to fertilizer, it is not profitable.” “Farmers will not use fertilization on these crops even if there were agronomic and economic responses.” “Banks will not lend to farmers for sorghum and millet fertilization.”
Varietal Release History (2006-2012) Of Intsormil-Supported Nars Breeding Programs, Intsormil
Varietal Release History (2006-2012) Of Intsormil-Supported Nars Breeding Programs, Intsormil
INTSORMIL Scientific Publications
Spreadsheet of varietal release history for sorghum and pearl millet, by year, of INTSORMIL-supported national agricultural research systems breeding programs. Includes country, name of variety, on-farm yield, yield of local check variety, amount of seed produced (including breeder and whether Basic/Foundation certified), qualities other than yield (such as drought tolerance, forage quality, food type, etc.), and additional comments, such as whether birds will attack the crop at a particular time during the growing process, etc.
Country data for: Ethiopia, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Uganda, Zambia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Sorghum And Pearl Millet Improved Seed Value Chains In Zambia: Challenges And Opportunities For Smallholder Farmers, Priscilla Hamukwala, Gelson Tembo, Don Larson, Mark Erbaugh
Sorghum And Pearl Millet Improved Seed Value Chains In Zambia: Challenges And Opportunities For Smallholder Farmers, Priscilla Hamukwala, Gelson Tembo, Don Larson, Mark Erbaugh
INTSORMIL Scientific Publications
Sorghum and millet are a very important source of food and farm income for smallholder farmers, which can be enhanced especially if linked to new markets. These two crops have been widely viewed as minor traditional crops in the Zambian food systems. The two crops were displaced by maize in the 1900s with the opening of the copper mines. However, they remain important food crops for semi-arid areas of the country. In recent years, there have also been new market developments requiring farmers to increase productivity and production. Unfortunately significant productivity enhancements are impeded by low access to improved technologies …
Sorghum & Pearl Millet In Zambia: Production Guide, [2006], Kimberley Christiansen
Sorghum & Pearl Millet In Zambia: Production Guide, [2006], Kimberley Christiansen
INTSORMIL Scientific Publications
U.S. government publication about sorghum and pearl millet production and sales in Zambia.
Guide To Floor Malting Of Sorghum And Millets, John R.N. Taylor
Guide To Floor Malting Of Sorghum And Millets, John R.N. Taylor
INTSORMIL Scientific Publications
Malt (dried, sprouted cereal grain) is the major ingredient in most beers and in certain hot and cold beverages. It is also a useful ingredient in some cereal food products such as bread and infant porridges. In terms of nutrients, malt contains mainly complex carbohydrates (starch and dietary fiber), but also protein of reasonable quality and availability, B vitamins and minerals. Malt is a source of hydrolytic enzymes, especially amylases. In brewing, the malt amylases produce the sugars which the yeast ferments to alcohol and carbon dioxide The amylases also increase the sweetness and improve the texture of food products …
Evaluation Of Pearl Millet For Yield And Downy Mildew Resistance Across Seven Countries In Sub-Saharan Africa, J. P. Wilson, M. D. Sanogo, S. K. Nutsugah, I. Angarawai, A. Fofana, H. Traore, I. Ahmadou, F. P. Muuka
Evaluation Of Pearl Millet For Yield And Downy Mildew Resistance Across Seven Countries In Sub-Saharan Africa, J. P. Wilson, M. D. Sanogo, S. K. Nutsugah, I. Angarawai, A. Fofana, H. Traore, I. Ahmadou, F. P. Muuka
INTSORMIL Scientific Publications
Forty pearl millet germplasms consisting of traditional and improved open pollinated varieties, hybrids, and inbreds were selected to represent diversity for grain yield or quality, fertility restoration for specific cytoplasms, resistance to diseases or pests, variation in height and maturity, and origin. Evaluations were conducted in field trials in Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, and Senegal in 2003 and 2004 and in Burkina Faso, Niger, and Zambia in 2004. Data were collected on yield, downy mildew incidence, maturity, plant height, and panicle length. Variation occurred for all traits across locations and genotypes. Across locations and years, Sosat-C88, ICMV IS 89305, Gwagwa, NKK, …