Barnyard millet is a short-lived tropical, short-term C4 plant and has superior vitality in humid conditions owing to its freshwater habitat. It shows strong adaptability to soils with poor drainage and low fertility, and efficiently competes with rice in paddy fields. Barnyard millet grain is used as feed in the Indian region and is a great source of dietary fiber, proteins, fats, vitamins, and some essential amino acids. Considering its high nutritional value and its potential as a food resource and fodder crop, various countries are showing interest in cultivating barnyard millet. However, in Korea, farm households have not yet recognized the benefits of cultivating barnyard millet, and research regarding this is scarce. In this review, the features of forage barnyard millet and its related research trends are discussed, with the aim of improving interest in this crop and promoting its cultivation.

ABSTRACT
Ⅰ. Introduction of Barnyard Millet
Ⅱ. Species description and harvest estimate
    1. Echinochloa frumentacea
    2. Echinochloa esculenta
Ⅲ. Research trends in cultivation ofdomestic barnyard millet
Ⅳ. Trends in Genomic research ofbarnyard millet
Ⅴ. Conclusion
Ⅶ. REFERENCES

• Eun-A Lim(Grassland & Forages Division, National Institute of Animal Science, RDA)
• Ki-Won Lee(Grassland & Forages Division, National Institute of Animal Science, RDA)
• Bo Ram Choi(Grassland & Forages Division, National Institute of Animal Science, RDA)
• Hyung Soo Park(Grassland & Forages Division, National Institute of Animal Science, RDA)
• Jae Hoon Woo(Grassland & Forages Division, National Institute of Animal Science, RDA)
• Da In Kim(Grassland & Forages Division, National Institute of Animal Science, RDA)
• Sang-Hoon Lee(Grassland & Forages Division, National Institute of Animal Science, RDA) Corresponding author