Pearl Millet: A Resilient Cereal Crop for Food, Nutrition, and Climate Security (Agronomy Monographs)
In this extensive examination of Ramasamy Perumal's trailblazing manuscript, we delve into the remarkable potential of pearl millet as a vital asset amid the challenges posed by climate fluctuations and worldwide food scarcity. This resilient, warm-season cereal, a dietary mainstay for countless individuals across Africa and Asia, rises as a viable option for regions characterized by semi-arid conditions and elevated temperatures. The author thoroughly elucidates pearl millet's superior nutritional qualities, its remarkable adaptability to extreme environments, and its significant impact on alleviating poverty and nutritional deficiency. As the United Nations announces the 'International Year of Millets', this opportune publication delivers essential perspectives on pearl millet's growth patterns, developmental processes, and capacity for enduring stress. Perumal’s scholarly work represents the foremost comprehensive exploration of this essential grain, establishing it as an indispensable resource for students, practitioners, and scholars immersed in the realms of agronomy and food security.
- Author: Ramasamy Perumal
- Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (17 November 2024)
- Genre: Agriculture & Farming
- ISBN: 978-0891184041
- Pages: 544 pages