Sudan grass

Sudan grass is most often used as a fodder cop, but recently has also been used in the production of biogas.

Names

Scientific
   Sorghum bicolor var. sudanense
Synonym
   Sorghum bicolor subsp. drummondii
English
   Sudan grass
Spanish
   Pasto sudán
German
   Sudangras

Taxonomy

Order
   Poales
Family
   Poaceae
Genus
   Sorghum
Species
   Sorghum bicolor var. sudanense (Sudan grass)

Crop categories

Arid crops
Energy crops
Forage and fodder crops
Minor crops
Subtropical crops
Tropical crops