Millets () are a group of highly variable small-seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food. most species generally referred to as millets belong to the tribe paniceae, but some millets also belong to various other taxa. millets are important crops in the semiarid tropics of asia and africa (especially in india, mali, nigeria, and niger), with 97% of millet production in developing countries. this crop is favored due to its productivity and short growing season under dry, high-temperature conditions. millets are indigenous to many parts of the world. the most widely grown millets are sorghum and pearl millets, which are important crops...

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