Parameter |
Specification |
Common Name |
Browntop Millet |
Local Name |
Korle (India) |
Botanical Name |
Urochloa ramosa (also known as Brachiaria ramosa) |
Grain Color |
Light brown to yellowish-brown |
Grain Size |
Very small (1.0–1.5 mm diameter) |
1000 Grain Weight |
2.0–2.8 grams |
Grain Shape |
Oval to slightly elongated |
Texture |
Hard and fine |
Husk Presence |
Present (needs dehusking before use) |
Moisture Content |
10–12% (for safe storage) |
Bulk Density |
700–780 kg/m³ |
Harvesting Time |
70–90 days after sowing |
Shelf Life (Unprocessed) |
6–10 months under proper storage |
Germination Percentage |
75–85% |