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== Description == | == 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 [[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. | 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. | ||
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
wheat straw | wheat straw | ||
| − | == | + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== |
For paper fiber characteristics see [[straw]]. | For paper fiber characteristics see [[straw]]. | ||
== Additional Images == | == Additional Images == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:wheatfieldwp2.jpg|thumb|Wheat harvest | ||
| + | File:Wheat_bundle_USDA_ARS.jpg|thumb|Bundle of wheat | ||
File:Wheat_det_USDA_ARS.jpg|Wheat grain | File:Wheat_det_USDA_ARS.jpg|Wheat grain | ||
File:wheat_straw_proc_det.jpg|Wheat straw | File:wheat_straw_proc_det.jpg|Wheat straw | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | + | == Resources and Citations == | |
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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." Accessed: 26 Oct. 2004 . |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:00, 15 October 2020
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
Physical and Chemical Properties
For paper fiber characteristics see Straw.
Additional Images
Wheat harvest
Bundle of wheat
Wheat grain
Wheat straw
Resources and Citations
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "wheat." Accessed: 26 Oct. 2004 .