Wheat is a group of wild and domesticated grasses of the genus Triticum (/ ˈtrɪtɪkəm /). [3] They are cultivated for their cereal grains, which are staple foods around the world. Well-known …

Nov 26, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

Wheat is an annual grass grown as a cover crop, for forage, or for grain. The home gardener is apt to grow wheat, which is a member of the grass family (Poaceae), as a fall-sown, winter …

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 …

Since 1960, world production of wheat and other grain crops has tripled and is expected to grow further through the middle of the 21st century. Global demand for wheat is increasing because …

The wheat grain is made up of three main components: the germ, the kernel and the husk. Durum wheat is used to make pasta, while soft wheat is used to make bread.