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Agrostis nigricans, Andropogon besseri, Andropogon bicolor, Andropogon compactus, Andropogon niger, Andropogon rubens, Andropogon saccharatus, Andropogon sorghum, Andropogon subglabrescens, Andropogon truchmenorum, Andropogon usorum, Andropogon vulgaris, Holcus albus, Holcus arduinii, Holcus bicolor, Holcus cafer, Holcus caffrorum, Holcus cernuus, Holcus compactus, Holcus dochna, Holcus dora, Holcus duna, Holcus durra, Holcus ferrugineus, Holcus niger, Holcus nigerrimus, Holcus nigricans, Holcus pyramidalis, Holcus rubens, Holcus saccharatus, Holcus sorghum, Milium bicolor, Milium compactum, Milium maximum, Milium nigricans, Milium sorghum, Milium sorgo, Panicum caffrorum, Panicum frumentaceum, Panicum sacchariferum, Rhaphis sorghum, Sorghum abyssinicum, Sorghum album, Sorghum ankolib, Sorghum anomalum, Sorghum arduinii, Sorghum basiplicatum, Sorghum basutorum, Sorghum caffrorum, Sorghum campanum, Sorghum caudatum, Sorghum centroplicatum, Sorghum cernuum, Sorghum chinense, Sorghum commune, Sorghum compactum, Sorghum conspicuum, Sorghum coriaceum, Sorghum dochna, Sorghum dora, Sorghum dulcicaule, Sorghum durra, Sorghum elegans, Sorghum eplicatum, Sorghum exsertum, Sorghum gambicum, Sorghum giganteum, Sorghum glycychylum, Sorghum guineense, Sorghum halepense, Sorghum japonicum, Sorghum margaritiferum, Sorghum medioplicatum, Sorghum melaleucum, Sorghum melanocarpum, Sorghum mellitum, Sorghum membranaceum, Sorghum miliiforme, Sorghum nankinense, Sorghum nervosum, Sorghum nigericum, Sorghum nigricans, Sorghum nigrum, Sorghum notabile, Sorghum pallidum, Sorghum papyrascens, Sorghum pyramidale, Sorghum rigidum, Sorghum rollii, Sorghum roxburghii, Sorghum rubens, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorghum sativum, Sorghum schimperi, Sorghum simulans, Sorghum sorghum, Sorghum splendidum, Sorghum subglabrescens, Sorghum tataricum, Sorghum technicum, Sorghum truchmenorum, Sorghum usorum, Sorghum vulgare
Dere, great millet, Zura bayad
Sorghum bicolor, commonly called sorghum (/ˈsɔrɡəm/) and also known as durra, jowari, or milo, is a grass species cultivated for its grain, which is used for food, both for animals and humans, and for ethanol production. Sorghum originated in northern Africa, and is now cultivated widely in tropical and subtropical regions. S. bicolor is typically an annual, but some cultivars are perennial. It grows in clumps that may reach over 4 m high. The grain is small, ranging from 3 to 4 mm in diameter. Sweet sorghums are sorghum cultivars that are primarily grown for foliage, syrup production, and ethanol; they are taller than those grown for grain.[+]
Sorghum bicolor, also known as sorghum, is a grass species native to Africa. It's a C4 crop that thrives in hot and dry conditions. In Qatar, Sorghum bicolor has been found to be well-suited for the country's arid climate. Research has shown that it can be grown using saline water and tolerate high temperatures, making it a promising crop for agricultural development in Qatar. Local studies have focused on optimizing its cultivation, including irrigation management and genetic improvement, to enhance its productivity and resilience in Qatari conditions.
Sorghum bicolor found in area of Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, August 30, 2014
Al Sham Street, Doha, Qatar
Large grains in globose spikelets of Sorghum bicolor found in area of Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, August 30, 2014Al Sham Street, Doha, Qatar
Large grains in globose spikelets of Sorghum bicolor in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, March 13, 2015Al Maha Street, Doha, QatarSorghum bicolor was observed in various areas of Doha, Qatar, including Al Sham Street in West Bay and Al Luqta area. The plant was found to have large grains in globose spikelets, which were present in both locations. In Al Luqta, the flowers of Sorghum bicolor were also observed. Additionally, the plant was spotted in Onaiza area, indicating its presence in different parts of the city. The observations were made on different dates, including August 30, 2014, March 13, 2015, and June 2, 2016, suggesting that Sorghum bicolor can be found in Qatar during various times of the year. The plant's ability to thrive in different areas of Doha highlights its adaptability to the local environment. Overall, Sorghum bicolor appears to be a common sight in Qatar's urban landscape. Its presence was consistently noted across multiple locations and dates.
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