Finger millet is a short-day plant with a growing optimum 12 hours of daylight for most varieties. Its main growing area ranges from 20°N to 20°S, meaning mainly the semiarid to arid tropics. Nevertheless, finger millet is found to be grown at 30°N in the Himalaya region (India and Nepal).

2025年1月6日 · Finger millet, a natural calcium powerhouse, strengthens bones in growing children and the elderly. Regular consumption promotes bone health, warding off diseases like osteoporosis, and reducing the risk of fractures.

2023年9月14日 · Finger millet is an excellent source of B vitamins, which play a role in everything from brain function to healthy cell division.

2024年8月9日 · Finger millet, being a fantastic source of natural calcium, strengthens bones in growing children. It also restores optimum bone density in older people, assisting in alleviating osteoporosis symptoms.

2019年6月17日 · Finger Millet, also known as Ragi is considered important millet grown extensively in numerous regions of India and Africa. Its scientific name is Eleusine coracana. It ranks sixth in production after wheat, rice, maize, sorghum and bajra in India.

2024年4月4日 · Finger millet, also known as ragi or African millet, offers a range of health and nutritional benefits. Here are some of the key benefits of consuming finger millet: 1. Rich in Nutrients: Calcium: Finger millet is an excellent source of calcium, which is essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth.

Finger millet (Eleusine coracana), one of the minor cereals, is known for several health benefits and some of the health benefits are attributed to its polyphenol and dietary fiber contents. It is an important staple food in India for people of low income groups.

2024年8月17日 · This review discusses the Finger millet's rich nutritional profile, bioactive potential, and industrial applications, combined with its climate resilience, which make it a promising crop for enhancing food security and promoting sustainable agriculture.