Publication Date
2022
Publisher
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
City
Perth
Abstract
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Pearl millet (Cenchrus americanus). Pearl millet (Cenchrus americanus) is a robust annual grass used for both animal feed and for human consumption. It most likely originates from Sahelian Africa where it has been domesticated for more than 4,000 years. Pearl millet is an important staple food in hot, semi-arid regions of Africa and India due to its tolerance of high temperatures, moisture stress and infertile soils. However, it can also grow rapidly when there are short periods of favourable conditions (Andrews and Kumar 1992, Cook et al. 2005).
Number of Pages
13
Keywords
Pearl millet, Cenchrus americanus, weed risk, assessment, biosecurity, Western Australia
Disciplines
Biosecurity | Weed Science
Recommended Citation
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia.
(2022), Cenchrus americanus - environmental weed risk assessment 2022. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Report.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/bs_wra/9
