Physico chemical and malting characteristics of pearl millet hybrids

Present study reports physico chemical and malting characteristics of two pearl millet hybrids viz HHB 234 and WHC 901. Hybrid WHC 901 had significantly (P≤0.05) higher seed weight, seed density and swelling index whereas HHB 234 had significantly (P≤ 0.05) higher hydration capacity and hydration Index. Both under controlled conditions (27±2 °C) as well as at room temperature, per cent germination was higher for HHB 234. Consequently, malting loss was also higher for HHB 234.