Pearl Millet( Moti kodo)
Catalogue Type
Seed Catalogue
Scientific Name
Pennisetun typhoides
Family
Poaceae
Distinguishing Characters
The grain is a caryopsis which is mostly grey and rarely yellow. The seed is 3-4mm long and 2-2.5mm wide. The color of grain varies from whitish yellow to grey or dull light blue while the embryo has a reddish tinge. Seed weight is 10-15/1000 kernels.