Sorghum and pieces of sorghum in which the sprout protrudes from the germ.
Illustration shows from left to right:
Kernel A: The germ cover is broken open with a sprout protruding from the bottom..
Kernel B: The germ cover is broken open with a sprout showing at the bottom. Sprout has lifted upward extending.beyond the surface plane of the germ area.
Kernel C: The germ cover is broken open with a sprout protruding from the top.
NOTE 1: Sprout damage is determined before bleaching.
NOTE 2: Do not confuse with kernels having a split germ (VRI S-7.0).
