BARNYARD MILLET

Nutritional Profile:

Presence of gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) and beta-glucan contents reduce blood lipid levels; good source of crude fiber and iron;

It is predominantly cultivated in India, China, Japan, and Korea for food as well as fodder. Japanese and Indian species of this millet are vigorous and have a wide adaptation in terms of soil and moisture requirements. They grow well in different seasons and at higher elevations, but require three to four months for maturation. It is cultivated on marginal lands where rice and other crops will not grow well. Barnyard millet is an erect plant 60-130 cm tall and are brownish to purple.