The document discusses the history, agronomic performance, limitations, and future perspectives of Pennisetum. Specifically, it notes that Pennisetum purpureum is native to Africa and was introduced to the US in 1913 and Brazil in 1920, where it is now grown on over 7,000 hectares. It also describes the genetic resources of Pennisetum in Brazil, including 120 accessions of Pennisetum and 53 of Pennisetum glaucum. Finally, it mentions a study on the forage quality and milk yield of cows grazing on certain Pennisetum varieties.
