The invention relates to a pearl millet plant, seed, variety, parental
line and hybrid. More specifically the invention relates to a pearl
millet plant having a mutant allele that increases purple pigmentation in
many plant parts. The invention relates to crossing inbreds, varieties,
and hybrids containing the purple allele to produce novel types and
hybrids of pearl millet and other compatible millet species, both for
pigment extraction and ornamental purposes.