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Organism
(ORGA)
last updated: 18 Jun 2012
Sorghum bicolor
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Sorghum |
| Species | bicolor |
- Sorghum japonicum
- Sorghum vulgare
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Crops
Domesticated
Sorghum probably originated in Ethiopia and has spread to other parts of Africa, India, Southeast Asia, Australia and the United States.
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The species can grow in arid soils and withstand prolonged droughts, from
sea-level to 1 000 m.
Mostly cultivated in areas with an annual rainfall range of 400-750 mm. It is grown in areas which are too dry for maize.
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sea-level to 1 000 m.
Mostly cultivated in areas with an annual rainfall range of 400-750 mm. It is grown in areas which are too dry for maize.
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In common with other Sorghum spp., it can contain lethal amounts of prussic acid.
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- Feed
- Food
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- Sorghum [ English ]
| Record type | Field | Record(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genetic element | Donor organism (scientific name) | 11 | |
| Living Modified Organism | Recipient Organism or Parental Organisms | 1 | |
