Tag: Eleusine coracana

Genetic studies have revealed that African accessions of finger millet possess higher genetic diversity compared to Indian varieties, pointing to Africa as the primary center of origin. This historical divergence has led to notable differences in the physical traits, cultivation, and culinary applications of Indian and African ragi.

Originating in the Ethiopian highlands and widely cultivated in Africa and India, ragi is a naturally resilient and nutritious grain. This drought-tolerant crop has adapted over millennia to thrive in challenging environments, cementing its status as a vital source of nutrition and sustenance.