Why Study Sorghum?

Sorghum's Involvement

The data used in this project originates from our research field trials focused on sorghum. These trials examine sorghum's phenotypic and genotypic traits, providing valuable insights for your analysis. Sorghum is not only a critical crop for food security and sustainability, but also a powerful tool for carbon sequestration, making it a key player in combating climate change while supporting sustainable agricultural practices.

A Climate Smart Crop

Sorghum, the fifth most cultivated cereal crop worldwide, excels in converting solar energy into biomass and is resilient to drought and heat stress. Known as a Climate Smart crop, sorghum plays a vital role in global food security, particularly in Africa, where it provides nutrition to over half a billion people.

Nutritional and Economic Value

Its grains are nutrient-rich, containing 12% protein and significant levels of iron, zinc, phosphorus, and B-complex vitamins. Beyond its dietary contributions, sorghum is a key bioenergy feedstock, making it a sustainable crop for food and energy production.

Global Production

Sorghum is grown in all corners of the globe, with a harvest of nearly 60 M tons in 2021. The U.S. is the largest producer of grain sorghum, and produced 11 M tons in 2021.

Advancing Sustainable Agriculture

By studying sorghum, researchers can advance sustainable agriculture and address food security challenges effectively.