Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) production in the 21st century

Pearl millet, commonly known as bulrush millet is one of the most significant crops grown in arid and semiarid regions world. belongs to family Poaceae, subfamily Panicoideae. critically important for food nutritional security it possesses several advantages such early maturing, drought tolerance, requiring minimum purchase inputs, being mostly free from biotic abiotic stresses. Its grains have high protein content, a balanced amino acid profile, levels iron, zinc, insoluble dietary fiber. It has special health-benefiting properties people suffering lifestyle diseases like diabetes, obesity, etc. proportions slowly digestible starch (SDS) resistant (RS) that contribute low glycemic index (GI). gluten-free retains its alkaline even after cooked which ideal gluten allergy acidity.