In this article we will discuss about:- 1. History of Maize 2. Cultivation and Harvesting of Maize 3. Uses. History of Maize: It is now universally admitted that Maize or Indian com is a native of America. This species probably originated in a wild state in the tropical South America. In Andes its cultivation goes back to prehistoric time. It [...]
The following points highlight the six main steps involved in manufacturing cane-sugar. The steps are: 1. Extraction of the Juice 2. Clarification of Juice 3. Concentration and Crystallization 4. Separation of Crystals 5. Refining of Sugar 6. Recovery of Sugar Molasses. Step # 1. Extraction of the Juice: The canes are thoroughly cleaned and cut into small pieces. These cane [...]
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 [...]