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Millet Yield

Panicum miliaceum L.

Millet yield is a productivity indicator determined by panicle structure, 1000-grain weight, and the number of grains per unit area. In Russia, average figures range from 15–20 dt/ha, reaching 40–60 dt/ha under intensive cultivation.

In the reference 28 varieties crop Proso millet, where this is mentioned in the description.

Millet productivity is assessed using the field trial method, which evaluates key yield structure elements: panicle productivity, grain count per square meter, and 1000-grain weight. When assessing forage productivity, calculations are based on the dry or fresh matter mass per hectare.

Yield levels are highly dependent on agrometeorological factors, as millet is a thermophilic xerophyte whose productivity critically relies on the hydrothermal coefficient and the sum of active temperatures. In arid conditions, yields may drop to 10 dt/ha, whereas in favorable years, the potential of modern varieties allows for reaching 40–60 dt/ha.

To ensure stable yields, it is critical to adhere to agronomic practices, including sowing dates, crop rotation, and fertilization. In breeding, primary focus is placed on developing varieties capable of maintaining high productivity under contrasting climatic conditions.

General information about the subject — on the page Yield.

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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.

Svitankove

Terminated

Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet

Matviiets Volodymyr Hryhorovych, Yehorov Dmytro Kostiantynovych, Horlachova Olha Vikentiivna, Ponomarenko Nadiia Serhiivna, Horlachova Olha Vikentiivna,

UA
2 records

Poliano

Active

Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet

Shudria Petro Petrovych

UA
2 records

Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet

Yehorov Dmytro Kostiantynovych, Horlachova Ol`ha Vikentiivna, Ponomarenko Nadiia Serhiivna, Horbachova Svitlana Mykolaivna,

UA
2 records

Denviks`ke

Terminated

Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet

Petrychenko Serhii Mykolaiovych, Herasymenko Oleksandr Vasyl`ovych, Shudria Petro Petrovych,

UA
2 records

Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet

Semerhei Nataliia Oleksiivna, Snitko Svitlana Vasylivna, Tyshcenko Volodymyr Mykolaiovych, Chekalin Mykola Mykhailovych,

UA
2 records

Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet

Ponomarenko Nadiia Serhiivna, Yehorov Dmytro Kostiantynovych, Horbachova Svitlana Mykolaivna, Konstantynov Stanislav Ivanovych,

UA
2 records

Kyivs'ke 87

Terminated

Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet

Denysiuk Liudmyla Oleksiivna, Ovdiienko Anastasiia Petrivna, Yashovs`kyi Ivan Viktorovych,

UA
1 record

Askol`do

Active

Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet

Petrechenko Serhii Mykolaiovych, Moroz Oleh Vasyl`ovych, Shudria Petro Petrovych,

UA
2 records

Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet

Sheliakina Tetiana Anatoliivna, Yehorova Dmytro Kostiantynovych, Horlachova Olha Vikentiivna, Ponamarenko Nadiia Serhiivna, Horbachova Svitlana Mykolaivna,

UA
2 records

Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet

Sheliakina Tetiana Anatoliivna, Biriukova Olha Volodymyrivna, Horlachova Olha Vikentiivna, Ponomarenko Nadiia Serhiivna, Horbachova Svitlana Mykolaivna,

UA
2 records

Topáz

Protection expired

Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet

HU
1 record

Rupro

Active

Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet

CZ
1 record