Abstract: Kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum L.) is a hardy C₄ grain that is very resilient to adverse climatic conditions, requiring minimal inputs while thriving in poor-quality soils. The Ko-do millet crop possesses immense potential in agriculture, especially under arid and non-irrigated conditions. Agriculturally, Kodo millet improves soil quality, promotes efficient use of available water resources, and promotes carbon capture and biodiversity conservation. Its suitability for in-corporation in crop rotations and intercrops minimizes environmental impacts. Nutritionally, Kodo millet is an excellent source of dietary fibre, essential amino acids, and trace minerals such as cal-cium, iron, and phosphorus, conferring various health benefits, including glycemic control and antioxidant capacity. Though there are many benefits of this crop, its production and use are still low because of inadequate breeding programs, a lack of varieties that have high yields and re-sistance against pests, the absence of proper processing facilities, and limited availability of mar-kets. In order to overcome these barriers, research is needed in three major areas. The present re-view highlights the scientific literature related to the various aspects of kodo millet, such as agro-nomics, ecology, and nutrition, emphasizing potential areas where further research is needed. The integration of science with policies could help make the kodo millet an essential part of climate-smart agricultural practices to ensure global food and nutritional security amidst climate change.
Suneetha et al. (Tue,) studied this question.