Importancia de la siembra, para mejorar la germinación y desarrollo del cultivo de sorgo (Sorghum bicolor, L.)

In sorghum cultivation, it is necessary to highlight the importance that this grain has had and continues to have worldwide, considered the fifth most important cereal in the world, in terms of harvested surface area and production. The objective of this research was to determine the importance of seeds to improve the germination and development of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor, L.) cultivation. In preparing the document, information was collected from scientific articles and virtual libraries, considering it as a non-experimental bibliographical research, through the use of synthesis, analysis, and summary. The results indicate that sowing sorghum is a measure for seed germination, required at reduced humidity levels, and is used in open conditions to optimize germination and create an appropriate environment for growth. The study concluded that, for optimal germination of sorghum seeds, it is necessary to sow them between 2 and 5 cm deep. Seed quality is crucial since it requires little humidity for germination. Good chemical fallowing and soil decompaction are necessary for soil preparation. A well-prepared soil with good moisture content is essential for good germination and optimal growth and development. Incorrect seed placement can lead to disease susceptibility problems and compromise plant viability. In addition, lack of control in seed selection can lead to a loss of genetic integrity.

In sorghum cultivation, it is necessary to highlight the importance that this grain has had and continues to have worldwide, considered the fifth most important cereal in the world, in terms of harvested surface area and production. The objective of this research was to determine the importance of seeds to improve the germination and development of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor, L.) cultivation. In preparing the document, information was collected from scientific articles and virtual libraries, considering it as a non-experimental bibliographical research, through the use of synthesis, analysis, and summary. The results indicate that sowing sorghum is a measure for seed germination, required at reduced humidity levels, and is used in open conditions to optimize germination and create an appropriate environment for growth. The study concluded that, for optimal germination of sorghum seeds, it is necessary to sow them between 2 and 5 cm deep. Seed quality is crucial since it requires little humidity for germination. Good chemical fallowing and soil decompaction are necessary for soil preparation. A well-prepared soil with good moisture content is essential for good germination and optimal growth and development. Incorrect seed placement can lead to disease susceptibility problems and compromise plant viability. In addition, lack of control in seed selection can lead to a loss of genetic integrity.

En el cultivo de sorgo es necesario resaltar la importancia que ha tenido y tiene a nivel mundial este grano, considerado como el quinto cereal más importante del mundo, en superficie cosechada y producción. La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar la importancia de semillas, para mejorar la germinación y desarrollo del cultivo de sorgo (Sorghum bicolor, L.). En la elaboración del documento se recopiló información de artículos científicos y bibliotecas virtuales, considerándose como una investigación no experimental de carácter bibliográfico, mediante el uso de síntesis, análisis, y resumen. Los resultados indican que la siembra de sorgo es una medida para la germinación de semilla, requerida a niveles reducidos de humedad, y se utiliza en condiciones abiertas para optimizar la germinación y crear un ambiente propio para el crecimiento. El estudio concluyó que, para una germinación óptima de las semillas de sorgo, es necesario sembrarlas entre 2 y 5 cm de profundidad. La calidad de la semilla es crucial ya que requiere poca humedad para la germinación. Un buen barbecho químico y la descompactación del suelo son necesarios para la preparación del suelo. Un suelo bien preparado con un buen contenido de humedad es esencial para una buena germinación y un crecimiento y desarrollo óptimos. La colocación incorrecta de las semillas puede llevar a problemas de susceptibilidad a enfermedades y comprometer la viabilidad de la planta. Además, la falta de control en la selección de semillas puede llevar a una pérdida de integridad genética.