MIMI DB
An integrative Multi-Omics resource for Minor millets
An integrative Multi-Omics resource for Minor millets
| Scientific Name: | Panicum sumatrense |
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| Common Names: | Little Millet, Samai, Kutki, Sama, and Shavan |
| Tamil Name: | Samai |
| Taxonomy: | Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Tracheophytes Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Monocots Order: Poales Family: Poaceae Subfamily: Panicoideae Genus: Panicum Species: P. sumatrense |
| Distribution: | Little Millet is widely cultivated in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and parts of Africa. |
| Uses: | Little millet is a traditional crop in India that is well-known among health-conscious people due to the high nutritional value of these tiny grains. Little Millets are allergen, non-acid-forming, and an excellent addition to the diets of those who practise physical activities. Little millet is a nutrient-dense food that is high in protein, fibre, B vitamins, iron, zinc, and magnesium. |
