- Wheat - Wikipedia
Well-known wheat species and hybrids include the most widely grown common wheat (T aestivum), spelt, durum, emmer, einkorn, and Khorasan or Kamut The archaeological record suggests that wheat was first cultivated in the regions of the Fertile Crescent around 9600 BC
- Wheat | Production, Types, Nutrition, Uses, Facts | Britannica
wheat, any of several species of cereal grasses of the genus Triticum (family Poaceae) and their edible grains Wheat is one of the oldest and most important of the cereal crops
- Wheat Facts | National Associate of Wheat Growers
Wheat, used for white bread, pastries, pasta, and pizza, has been the principal cereal crop since the 18th century Wheat was introduced by the first English colonists and quickly became the main cash crop of farmers who sold it to urban populations and exporters
- Wheat 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Effects
Wheat is a cereal grain grown in many varieties worldwide It provides antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber Many baked goods contain white and whole-wheat flour
- U. S. Wheat Associates - Dependable People, Reliable Wheat
We proudly represent the hard-working farm families that produce enough wheat every year to fill American tables, while supplying the highest quality wheat to the world
- Wheat: from ancient grain to modern staple | crop history
Wheat stands as one of the most influential plants in human history, shaping civilizations and feeding billions This versatile grain has been a staple food for thousands of years, evolving from wild grasses into the high-yielding crops we know today
- Wheat 101 - Wheat Foods Council
Wheat 101 has the basic information about wheat facts, nutrition and health, and flour baking You’ll find even more info throughout the site, but this is an excellent place to start
- Wheat Plant Information, History and Nutritional Value
Wheat is considered to be the most important staple food globally Up to 55% of the population of the world depends on this crop for 20% of calory intake (1) The crop prevails in temperate zones and is an important source of income for millions of small and medium holder farmers
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