Essays about: "Sorghum bicolor"

Found 2 essays containing the words Sorghum bicolor.

  1. 1. Biopreservation effects with Wickerhamomyces anomalus after 2 months moist airtight storage of sorghum

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Microbiology

    Author : Louise Nybogård; [2016]
    Keywords : wickerhamomyces anomalus; sorghum; storage; biocontrol; biopreservation; food loss;

    Abstract : Today one third of all produced food is thrown away and one reason for this is microbial spoilage. Hunger and malnutrition in Africa could be reduced if the food loss is reduced. Wickerhamomyces anomalus is a possible biocontrol agent in food science that has shown antifungal and antibacterial effects on, for example, stored barley. READ MORE

  3. 2. Morphological characterisation of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) diversity in Burundi

    University essay from SLU/Swedish Biodiversity Centre

    Author : Espérance Habindavyi; [2009]
    Keywords : Burundi; landraces; morphological traits; variability; Sorghum bicolor;

    Abstract : Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.)Moench), is a cereal crop close to maize and sugar cane. The crop originated in the Northeast part of Africa and has been an important crop in many dry areas of tropical countries. Sorghum is used for beverage and porridge for many people of Africa. READ MORE