Which of the following is the scientific name for Proso millet? (MCAER 2020)

✅Explanation: The scientific name for Proso millet is indeed Panicum miliaceum. It belongs to the Poaceae family, which includes grasses and cereals.

📌Other Options Explanations:
-Option B: Setaria italica: The scientific name for Foxtail millet.
-Option C: Pennisetum glaucum: The scientific name for Pearl millet (Bajra).
-Option D: Eleusine coracana: The scientific name for Finger millet (Ragi).

• Important Millets and Their Scientific Names:
-Proso millet: Panicum miliaceum
-Foxtail millet: Setaria italica
-Pearl millet (Bajra): Pennisetum glaucum
-Finger millet (Ragi): Eleusine coracana

• Millets:
-Definition: Small-grained cereals that are often used as food and fodder.
-Types: Proso millet, Foxtail millet, Pearl millet (Bajra), Finger millet (Ragi), and others.
-Importance: Millets are rich in nutrients and are often used as a sustainable food source.