Variety traits

Shattering of proso millet

Panicum miliaceum L.

Grain shattering in proso millet is a varietal trait that determines the crop's suitability for mechanized harvesting and potential yield losses due to uneven panicle ripening.

In the reference 8 varieties crop Proso millet, where this is mentioned in the description.

Shattering in proso millet is caused by the biological trait of uneven grain ripening within the panicle, which occurs from the top downwards. Grains on the primary shoots ripen significantly earlier than those on tillers, creating a risk of substantial yield losses if the crop remains in the field beyond the optimal harvest time.

In breeding programs and state variety trials, resistance to shattering is assessed as an economically important trait that determines a variety's suitability for mechanized harvesting. The assessment is conducted through expert field observation throughout the maturation process, as there are no strict quantitative scales for this trait.

General information about the subject — on the page Shattering.

Sources6

Varieties of Proso millet mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.