Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) is an annual herbaceous plant. It is a tetraploid and self-pollinating species probably evolved from its wild relative Eleusine africana. Finger millet is …

Finger millet (Eleusine coracana subsp. coracana) is an annual self-pollinated tetraploid cereal crop grown for its nutritious seeds, mostly in semi-arid regions of Africa and Asia. Its common …

Nov 2, 2023 · The wild tetraploid was domesticated some 5000 years ago, likely in the highlands of Ethiopia, to give rise to the cultivated form, E. coracana subsp. coracana.

Finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.) is an allotetraploid evolved from its wild progenitor, E. coracana subsp. africana. The genus Eleusine contains about 10 species, both annuals …

Aug 17, 2024 · Finger millet is native to the Ethiopian highlands and commonly cultivated in more than 25 countries including Uganda, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, East China, …

Aug 17, 2024 · This review discusses the Finger millet's rich nutritional profile, bioactive potential, and industrial applications, combined with its climate resilience, which make it a promising …

According to Kew Species Profiles Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) is a variety of millet grown in the arid parts of Africa and Asia.

Feb 26, 2025 · Eleusine is a genus of annual and perennial grasses known for its robust growth and adaptability. The most renowned species, Eleusine coracana (finger millet), is a cereal …

Discussion Eleusine coracana is an allotetraploid, one of its genomes being derived from E. indica. Two subspecies are recognized; only subsp. coracana is known from North America.

Oct 13, 2024 · Finger millet was first cultivated as a food crop in east Africa around 3,000 BC. Cultivation has gradually spread from there and the plant is now grown, mainly on a small …