Commercial sorghum

Commercial Sorghum

Commercial sorghum refers to the cultivation and commercial exploitation of species of grasses within the genus Sorghum (often Sorghum bicolor). These plants are used for grain, fibre and fodder. The plants are cultivated in warmer climates worldwide. Commercial sorghum species are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The term "sorghum" comes from Italian "sorgo", in turn from Latin "Syricum (granum)" meaning "grain of Syria".

Cultivation and uses[edit | edit source]

Sorghum is cultivated for its grain and used as fodder for livestock. It is also used in the production of alcoholic beverages, and biofuels. It is drought tolerant and heat tolerant and is especially important in arid regions. It is an important food crop in Africa, Central America, and South Asia, and is the "fifth most important cereal crop grown in the world".

Sorghum beer[edit | edit source]

Sorghum beer is a beer made from sorghum grain and is traditionally a popular brew in Africa. It is usually cloudy and somewhat sour in flavor.

Related terms[edit | edit source]

Sorghum syrup: Syrup made from sweet sorghum; it does not contain sucrose.
Milo (grain): A type of sorghum grain, also known as grain sorghum.
Biofuel: Sorghum can be used in the production of biofuels.
Fodder: Sorghum is used as fodder for livestock.

See also[edit | edit source]

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