Citewheat
Introduction
wheat, cereal plant of the genus Triticum of the family Poaceae ( grass family), a major food and an important commodity on the world grain market.
Sections in this article:
- Introduction
- Diseases and Pests
- Wheat Varieties and Their Uses
- Wheat Production Today
- Classification
- History
- Bibliography
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