Five Simple Methods for the Determination of Sorghum Grain End-Use Quality (with Adaptations for Those without Laboratory Facilities)

Authors

John R.N. Taylor, University of Pretoria
Janet Taylor, University of Pretoria

Date of this Version

8-2008

Document Type

Article

Citation

Pretoria, South Africa: USAID, INTSORMIL, University of Pretoria, August 2008.

Comments

U. S. government publication.

Abstract

Contents:

1. Detection of Tannin in Sorghum Grain by the Bleach Test

2. Classification of Sorghum Grain according to Colour

3. Estimation of Sorghum Grain Endosperm Texture

4. Determination of Germinative Energy of Sorghum Grain

5. Determination of Total Defects in Sorghum Grain