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grain sorghum [1 record]

Record 1 2022-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
  • Grain Growing
  • Animal Feed (Agric.)
DEF

Any of several [sorghum varieties] cultivated primarily for grain.

CONT

Grain sorghum originated in northeast Africa. It is a coarse stemmed warm season annual grass that can grow [four] feet tall and typically has large seed heads. The leaves are similar to corn but are shorter and sometimes wider. Seed is produced on a panicle which is compact to semi-open and erect.

CONT

Grain sorghum is used primarily for feed produced from the grain although grain sorghum can be used for silage if necessary.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
  • Culture des céréales
  • Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
DEF

Sorgho cultivé essentiellement pour ses grains.

CONT

Le sorgho présente plusieurs variétés qui vont chacune avoir une valorisation différente. [...] il y a les variétés de sorgho grain, à destination de l'alimentation humaine mais également des animaux d'élevage, comme l'est le maïs.

Spanish

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