Pearl millet, an annual grass used for grain and forage, can be a good food source for honey bees and hover flies, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Entomological Science. The ...

Droughts are increasingly affecting wheat production in the U.S. and across the globe, but there may be a tasty alternative: pearl millet. Researchers from Drexel University, the University of ...

Pearl millet is rich in essential nutrients such as iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and B vitamins. It is also high in fiber, which helps with digestion and keeps blood sugar levels stable. Its low ...

Researchers have identified a large number of structural variations in the genomes of pearl millet, a crop that grows in arid and semi-arid regions 1. The variations affect the expression of specific ...

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil or butter. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the ...

This traditional Indian superfood has high fibre making it effective for weight loss. Here is how and why it should be a part of the daily diet. Bajra is one of the most practical winter grains ...

With droughts in the United States increasingly impacting wheat production, many producers are looking for more durable alternatives. Researchers from Drexel University, the University of Pennsylvania ...

Michael Major is a science communicator at Crop Trust and works to disseminate information regarding the Genebank Platform, Crop Wild Relatives and Genesys. It can get stinking hot in Agra, in India’s ...

PHILADELPHIA — Fermented pearl millet flour was shown to replace up to 20% of whole wheat flour in sandwich-style whole grain bread without affecting consumer acceptance, according to a study ...

Small-holder farming systems have long been recognized as crop genetic resource diversity hot spots, where crop evolution and varietal innovations have regularly occurred since the beginning of ...

Gichangi Mahinda and his wife at their cereals stall at the Embu food market. The couple manufactures popped pearl millet delicacy which they mix with groundnuts, baobab, turmeric, simsim oil, ginger ...