Sorghum originated from Ethopia and Sudan. It was introduced into Malaysia in 1969, and has been cultivated at the Agriculture Station, Sungai Udang, Melaka, during the paddy off-season. Sorghum belongs to the family Graminineae, similar to wheat, rice and maize. It can reach up to 4 m in height and grow well in warm climate with temperatures raging from 26C to 37C. Sorghum can be cultivated at 1200 m above sea level, and can tolerate high temperature, drought conditions and withstand water-logging for short periods.

Main Research: Norkaspi Khasim