Vol. 12, Special Issue 8 (2023)

Author(s):
Harichandana Ponnapalli, Sarojani J Karkannavar and Hemalatha S

Abstract:
The world is dealing with both agricultural and nutritional issues. Utilizing dry soils to produce enough high-quality grains is difficult because of their poor productivity. Millets, a crop that complies with climate change regulations, outperform other staple grains like rice, wheat and maize in terms of poor growth conditions and high nutritional value. Browntop millet is one of many small millets, but its significance has only recently come to light because of its enormous potential to produce a high yield under resource-poor and vulnerable ecological conditions, ensuring the economic and nutritional security of small farm holders as well as the sustainability of their operations. Exploring the nutritional properties of browntop millet enables its incorporation in various value-added products. The present study found that the browntop millet is a rich source of crude fibre with 4.92 g/100 g, dietary fibre with 12.43 g/100 g and minerals (calcium - 26.24 mg, iron – 6.98 mg, zinc – 2.88 mg, copper – 1.43 mg and manganese – 0.88 mg/100 g) which helps in the overall health and development.