First Information on the Study of the Culture of Sorghum bicolorm (L.) Moench in the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic

Sorghum bicolor considering its high-quality properties as a gluten-free, dietary food, was first planted for research purposes in a 0.33-hectare (3300 m²) area in the experimental field of the Nakhchivan Institute of Agriculture under the name of Academic HasanAliyev. The adaptation of this plant to the soil and climatic conditions of the Autonomous Republic was studied. Additionally, in line with the biological characteristics of the plant, its growth parameters, including plant height, number of leaves, spike weight, seed weight per spike, number of seeds per spike, 1000 seed weight, germination rate, flour yield, and dry matter content were examined. The article also demonstrates that sorghum, an alternative forage crop, adapts well to the climatic conditions of the Autonomous Republic. Its grain can be used as food, while its green biomass can serve to enhance the livestock feed base. Therefore, it is advisable to expand the cultivation of this plant.