Abstract

This article makes a review on research advances on sorghum seeds and seedling
establishment. There exist genetic variabilities among sorghum genotypes for seed
characteristics, chemical composition and seedling establishments under several abiotic
stresses such as soil crust, drought, salinity and temperature. Some seedling traits are
related to some stress resistance. There is a great necessity for the selection of genotypes
tolerant to various stress factors and their utilization for genetic improvement for stress
resistance in semi-arid tropics. Management strategy for good establishment is suggested.