Sorghum

genus of plants

AI overview

Sorghum is a genus of plants that includes several species used for food, animal feed, and other agricultural purposes. It matters because it is an important crop in many parts of the world, particularly in regions where it can grow well in dry conditions.

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Species

Johnson grass

Sorghum

GENUS

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderPoales
FamilyPoaceae

Native toAfghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Borneo, Botswana, Burkina, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canary Is.

Observations33,460

Observations recorded289,683

Common Name: sorghum

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Research

10,066 papers

Sorghum: A Multipurpose Crop.ReviewJournal of agricultural and food chemistry · 2023Zheng H, Dang Y, Sui NDOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c04942
Sorghum in foods: Functionality and potential in innovative products.ReviewCritical reviews in food science and nutrition · 2023Khoddami A, Messina V, Vadabalija Venkata K et al.DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1960793
Sorghum genetic, genomic, and breeding resources.ReviewPlanta · 2021Xin Z, Wang M, Cuevas HE et al.DOI: 10.1007/s00425-021-03742-w
Sweet sorghum juice clarification and concentration: a review.ReviewCritical reviews in food science and nutrition · 2024Chibrikov V, Vakuliuk P, Sobczuk HDOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2245033
Sorghum and health: An overview of potential protective health effects.ReviewJournal of food science · 2024Stefoska-Needham ADOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16978
Sorghum under saline conditions: responses, tolerance mechanisms, and management strategies.ReviewPlanta · 2021Mansour MMF, Emam MM, Salama KHA et al.DOI: 10.1007/s00425-021-03671-8
Sorghum phytonutrients and their health benefits: A systematic review from cell to clinical trials.Journal of food science · 2024de Oliveira LL, de Alencar Figueiredo LFDOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.17011
Sorghum starch: Composition, structure, functionality, and strategies for its improvement.ReviewComprehensive reviews in food science and food safety · 2025Zahid MK, Ahmad D, Amin R et al.DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.70101

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Wikidata facts

Image: Sorghum plants farm.jpg

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Commons category: Sorghum
taxon name: Sorghum
GRIN URL: npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomygenus.aspx?id=11304
taxon common name: Sorgu

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Article

Sorghum (/ˈsɔːrɡəm/) or broomcorn is a genus of about 28 species of flowering plants in the grass family (Poaceae). Sorghum bicolor is grown as a cereal for human consumption and as animal fodder.

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