Paspalum scorbiculatum

The most important members of this group include Pennisetum americanum (pearl or bulrush millet), Panicum miliaceum (proso or broomcorn millet), Setaria italica (foxtail or Italian millet), Eleusine coracana (finger or birdsfoot millet), Paspalum scorbiculatum (kodo or ditch millet) and Echinochloa crusgalli (Japanese or barnyard millet). 

Kodo (Paspalum scorbiculatum Figure 1.4) and barnyard (Echinochloa frumen-tacea) millets are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent Kodo has been cultivated for more than 3,000 years. Its kernels are enclosed in hard, homy, persistent husks that are difficult to remove. Barnyard is considered as one of the fastest growing among all millets. 

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