Abstract

                                Studies on the chemical composition and protein quality of the sorghum varieties showed that all the varieties tested differed significantly in nitrogen, potassium and starch contents. While the phosphorus and ash contents showed no significant differences. All the varieties differed significantly in their protain content only. Simple correlations showed significant negative correlation between nitrogen and leucine. potassium and leucine and grain yield and leucina. Ash and starch contents showed significant positive correlation. Energy values or fuel values of different varieties, calculated based on starch content varied from 1109,11 to 1315,39 calories per Lb. of sample.

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