Ciprian Teofil CHILBA1, Raul-Dacian VIDICAN2 , Radu Petru BREJEA3, Nicu Cornel SABĂU4
Abstract. The present study aims to determine the chemical composition of sorghum grains harvested in 2018 from the agricultural area of Inand, Bihor County, Romania. Five sorghum hybrids (Armorik, Mousson, Alizée, Arsenio, and Lupus) were analyzed in terms of total protein, starch, fat, and ash content. The analyses were carried out on samples collected after harvest, using standardized laboratory methods. The results highlighted significant differences among the hybrids, particularly regarding protein content, which ranged from 10.59% (Arsenio) to 12.14% (Mousson). Starch content varied between 67.4% and 72.7%, fat between 2.2% and 3.2%, and ash between 5.53% and 6.74%. The Mousson hybrid stood out with the highest protein and ash content, making it suitable for feed uses that require a high protein supply. These results emphasize the importance of choosing the hybrid according to the agricultural or industrial purpose of sorghum cultivation.
Keywords: sorghum, hybrids, chemical composition, protein, feed uses.
DOI 10.56082/annalsarsciagr.2025.2.16
1Eng.PhD student, Chilba Cirpian TEOFIL, Doctoral School Engineering Sciences, Agronomy, University of Oradea. e-mail: cipri_chilba@yahoo.com
2Assistant Prof. PhD student, Raul-Dacian VIDICAN, Doctoral School Engineering Sciences, Agronomy, University of Oradea. e-mail: raulvidican@yahoo.com
3Prof. Hab. PhD., Petru Radu BREJEA, University of Oradea, Full Member of Academy of Romanian Scientists. e-mail: rbrejea@uoradea.ro
4Prof. Hab. PhD., Nicu Cornel SABĂU, University of Oradea, Associated Member of The Academy of Romanian Scientists. e-mail: nsabau@uoradea.ro
PUBLISHED in Annals of the Academy of Romanian Scientists Series Series on Agriculture, Silviculture and Veterinary Medicine, Volume 14, No2