Question

The botanical name for pearl millet is

• A. Panicum miliaceum
• B. Eleusine coracana
• C. Echinochloa crus-galli
• D. Pennisetum glaucum

Hint:

Pearl millet = Pennisetum glaucum.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The botanical name for pearl millet is Pennisetum glaucum. Pearl millet is widely cultivated in tropical semi-arid regions of the world, primarily in Africa and South Asia. Understanding the scientific names of food plants is essential in food technology and agriculture for classification and research purposes. Knowing its botanical name helps distinguish it from other species and ensures accurate communication in scientific and agricultural contexts.