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oats (pl.); ''Avena sativa''; oat straw; oatmeal | oats (pl.); ''Avena sativa''; oat straw; oatmeal | ||
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For paper fiber characteristics see [[straw]]. | For paper fiber characteristics see [[straw]]. | ||
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File:oat_straw_proc_det.jpg|Oat straw | File:oat_straw_proc_det.jpg|Oat straw | ||
| + | File:Oat 40x unwoundspirals.jpg|Oat paper pulp stained with Graff "C" stain | ||
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| + | == Resources and Citations == | ||
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| + | * Wikipedia: Oat (accessed Jan. 11, 2009) | ||
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:42, 15 October 2020
Description
A cereal grain most commonly obtained from the Avena sativa plant. Oats are grown in temperate regions for both human and animal consumption. It is the only cereal grain that contains a globulin protein, avenalin, instead of the more commonly found glutens. The straw from oats has been used for hats, thatching, animal bedding, and paper.
Synonyms and Related Terms
oats (pl.); Avena sativa; oat straw; oatmeal
Physical and Chemical Properties
For paper fiber characteristics see Straw.
Additional Images
Oat straw
Oat straw
Oat paper pulp stained with Graff "C" stain
Resources and Citations
- Wikipedia: Oat (accessed Jan. 11, 2009)