Sorghum is a genus of numerous species of grasses, some of which are raised for grain and many of which are used as fodder plants either cultivated or as part of pasture. Sorghum is the fifth largest crop in the world after rice, maize, wheat and barley. Because it is extremely resistant to drought, it is usually grown in dry and semi-arid parts of the world. India is among the top five producers of sorghum or 'Jowar' as it is popularly known among the Indian farmers. Sorghum is a rich source of proteins and important nutrients like iron, calcium, potassium, phosphorus etc. that are necessary to keep the body healthy. Sorghum has good amount of thiamin and niacin with small amounts of riboflavin.
