• 08 April 2026
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Scientists discussed the potential of grain sorghum in agricultural sphere

As part of the "Science Will Save the World – IV" scientific month, a scientific and practical seminar was held named "Grain sorghum – a source of income in agriculture". The main goal of the event was to discuss current trends in agricultural science, enhance the importance of grain sorghum, and implement the results of scientific research into practice.

During the seminar, research professor, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences I.A. Tautenov from the "Agricultural technologies" educational program delivered a substantive report titled "The importance of agricultural science in human life". He noted that one of the main tasks of agronomic science is to develop new species and varieties of cultivated plants, increase their productivity and quality, and improve the theory of crop production and cultivation technologies. 

Besides, Associate Professor, PhD S.Zh. Bekzhanov from the "Agricultural technologies" educational program and doctoral student K.A. Kaimoldaeva from the AGR-25-1D group shared the results of research conducted within the scientific project "Ecological testing of domestic and foreign grain sorghum varieties on saline soils of rice systems in Kazakhstan Aral Sea Region". The report comprehensively reviewed the outcomes of ecological testing of grain sorghum varieties and breeding lines, as well as its nutritional value. 

Following the seminar, participants highly appreciated the potential of grain sorghum in the agricultural sector and discussed issues of further developing scientific research and its effective application in production.

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