In this article we will discuss about:- 1. History of Wheat 2. Cultivation, Harvesting and Threshing of Wheat 3. Milling 4. Uses. History of Wheat: According to M.A. de Candolle, the cultivation of wheat is prehistoric in Old World. Very ancient Egyptian monuments show the establishment of this cultivation. However, when Egyptians or Greeks speak of its origin, they attribute [...]
The following points highlight the top three food adjuncts from plants. The food adjuncts are: 1. Spices and Condiments 2. Vitamins 3. Non-Alcoholic Beverages. Food Adjunct # 1. Spices and Condiments: The spices cannot be grouped as foods, for they contain less nutritive value. They stimulate the appetite and increase the secretion and flow of gastric juices. They give a [...]
The following points highlight the top eight plant products of industrial value. The plant products are: 1. Fibres and Fibre-Yielding Plants 2. Wood and Cork 3. Tannins and Dyes 4. Rubber 5. Fatty Oils and Vegetable Fats 6. Sugars and Starches 7. Pulp and Paper 8. Gums and Resins. Plant Product # 1. Fibres and Fibre-Yielding Plants: The fibre-yielding plants [...]