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− | A cereal grass (genus Triticum) that has been cultivated for food since prehistoric times. Wheat is grown worldwide in temperate regions. The tall stalks (about 1 m) have heads of grain that are primarily ground into [ | + | A cereal grass (genus Triticum) that has been cultivated for food since prehistoric times. Wheat is grown worldwide in temperate regions. The tall stalks (about 1 m) have heads of grain that are primarily ground into [[flour]] for pasta, and bread. Wheat grain is also used for making [[starch]], [[alcohol]] (beer), and feeding livestock. It contains [[carbohydrate|carbohydrates]] (70%), and [[protein|proteins]] (11-15%) with smaller amounts of [[mineral|minerals]] and vitamins. The wheat stalks, or [[straw]], are used for fodder, papermaking, and bedding. |
[[File:Wheat_bundle_USDA_ARS.jpg|thumb|Bundle of wheat]] | [[File:Wheat_bundle_USDA_ARS.jpg|thumb|Bundle of wheat]] | ||
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wheat straw | wheat straw | ||
+ | ==Other Properties== | ||
+ | For paper fiber characteristics see [[straw]]. | ||
== Additional Images == | == Additional Images == | ||
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* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | * ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | ||
− | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "wheat." | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "wheat." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2004. Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service. 26 Oct. 2004 . |
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Revision as of 23:03, 1 May 2016
Description
A cereal grass (genus Triticum) that has been cultivated for food since prehistoric times. Wheat is grown worldwide in temperate regions. The tall stalks (about 1 m) have heads of grain that are primarily ground into Flour for pasta, and bread. Wheat grain is also used for making Starch, Alcohol (beer), and feeding livestock. It contains carbohydrates (70%), and proteins (11-15%) with smaller amounts of minerals and vitamins. The wheat stalks, or Straw, are used for fodder, papermaking, and bedding.
Synonyms and Related Terms
wheat straw
Other Properties
For paper fiber characteristics see Straw.
Additional Images
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "wheat." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2004. Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service. 26 Oct. 2004 .