Breeding Sorghum for Diverse End Uses is a comprehensive overview of all significant global efforts for genetic improvement of sorghum. A major crop of many semi-arid nations, by careful breeding the plant is suitable for a huge range of uses, from human food to biofuels.

Split into two main sections, the book initially reviews the genetic suitability of sorghum for breeding as well as providing the history of the genetic improvement of the grain. The various breeding methods which are suitable for use are discussed and analyzed. The second part of the book looks at...