Botanical Name of Bajra

Bajra, also called Pearl millet, is a type of millet grown on the Indian subcontinent and Africa since prehistoric times. The pearl millet belongs to the genus Pennisetum, and family Poaceae.

This species of millet can grow well in dry areas with low soil fertility. It can also thrive in soils with low pH or high levels of salinity. Due to this, pearl millets can be grown in areas where other crops such as wheat do not survive.

Interestingly, it is also one of the earliest crops to be cultivated, with fossil evidence dating back to 2000-2500 BC. It is an important crop as it is able to withstand harsh weather conditions, such as drought and flood.

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