Données préliminaires pour la réintroduction et la culture du millet Setaria en France

Abstract

This short review describes various aspects of foxtail millet Setaria italica, particularly : its origin, traditional and modern cultural practices in China and France, comparisons between French and Chinese varieties, and floral biology. Some Chinese varieties appear to be well adapted to modem French agriculture. Therefore, extension of millet culture in France might be favorable reconsidered.