Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.)  Family:- Poaceae, is the sixth most important cereal crop after rice, wheat, maize, barley and sorghum. Pearl millet is considered as a staple food in Africa and India, Pearl Millets has ovoid grains of 3 – 4 mm length, the largest kernels of all varieties of millet. These can be nearly white, pale yellow, brown, grey, slate blue or purple. The 1000-seed weight can be anything from 2.5 to 14 g with a mean of 8 g . The height of the plant ranges from 0.5 – 4m. India is the largest producer of pearl millet. Pearl Millet, commonly known as bajra is a profoundly nutritious and easy to digest cereal grain. Being non-glutinous makes it a healthy option for people with a gluten allergy and celiac disease. They are power-packed with carbohydrates, essential amino acids, antioxidants, multiple vitamins like thiamine, riboflavin, folic acid, niacin, beta carotene, and minerals like iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc.

Pearl millet grain is comparatively high in protein and has a good amino acid balance. It is high in lysine and methionine + cystine levels. It contains twice as much methionine than sorghum, an important trait for organic poultry production. The grain is also comparatively high in fat, and linolenic acid comprises 4% of the total fatty acids. Even when grown in highly stressed conditions, the grain is essentially free of aflatoxins and fumonisins.