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Pearl Millet: Origin and Scientific Name by Dnyanu Kordiya is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) originated in West Africa and is widely cultivated in India and Africa. It is a drought-resistant crop well-suited to hot, dry climates. The document discusses the history, varieties, growth conditions, production practices, and economic importance of pearl millet. It is most widely grown in Rajasthan, India and provides an important source of food and fodder. Modern cultivation techniques include crop rotation, intercropping, use of fertilizers and biopesticides, and devel

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Dnyanu Kordiya

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