Tag Archives | Food Plants

Wheat: History, Cultivation and Uses

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 [...]

By |2016-09-16T08:09:07+00:00September 16, 2016|Wheat|Comments Off on Wheat: History, Cultivation and Uses
Read More

5 Main Groups of Food Plants in India

The following points highlight the five main groups of food plants in India. The groups are: 1. Cereals 2. Millets 3. Legumes and Nuts 4. Vegetables 5. Fruits. Food Plants: Group # 1. Cereals: The cereals are the most important sources of plant food for man. They constitute the most important group in the food plants of India. The cereals [...]

By |2016-09-16T08:09:05+00:00September 16, 2016|India|Comments Off on 5 Main Groups of Food Plants in India
Read More
Go to Top