Sorghum and Wheat

Sorghum and Wheat are grass family plant, both of this plant can grow on the land that less of rain. Both of this plant can be a source of food for human, but mostly people consume wheat while sorghum is used as food for animals.

Depending on variety, planting time, and environment, commercial wheat are classified as hard or soft, spring or winter, white or red, or durum wheat. After the wheat seed is planted, it starts to absorb moisture and swell, and soon the pericarp, located at the germ end, ruptures. The primary bud emerges, then lateral rootlets. The plant pushes up through the soil, soon forming foliage. Leaves grow from the base area near the stem, therefore, grazing or cutting does not prevent renewed growth. Winter wheat can thus be pastured without harming the plant.

Sorghum has been a major crop in Africa since prehistoric times, although only one African country, Sudan, is a significant producer. The United States grows the langest crop, followed by India, China, and Mexico. Method of cultivating, harvesting and handling sorghum are similar to those used for other cereal crops. A self polinated annual planted in the spring, sorghum can reach height of 5 m. Seed color ranges from white to dark reddish brown.