A cereal is a grass cultivated for its edible grain. Cereals are the world's largest crops, and are therefore staple foods. They include rice, wheat, rye, oats, barley, millet, and maize. Edible grains from other plant families, such as buckwheat and quinoa, are pseudocereals.

cereal farming, growing of cereal crops for human food and livestock feed as well as for other uses, including industrial starch and biofuel. Cereals, or grains, are members of the grass family (Poaceae) cultivated primarily for their starchy dry fruits.

2025年1月8日 · cereal, any grass (family Poaceae) yielding starchy seeds suitable for food. Most grains have similar dietary properties; they are rich in carbohydrates but comparatively low in protein and naturally deficient in calcium and vitamin A .

2024年9月23日 · Cereal crops are a type of grass cultivated for their edible seeds, known as grains. These crops play a vital role in global agriculture, providing food for both humans and animals. Cereal crops include staples like rice, wheat, corn, and barley.

Cereal crops or grains are edible seeds of plants belonging to the grass family (Gramineae). Cereals are monocotyledonous angiosperms and are cultivated worldwide, from semi-arid conditions to very hot and cold regions.

2024年10月10日 · Cereals, also referred to as grain crops, constitute a fundamental category of food that significantly contributes to human nutrition. These plants belong to the Poaceae family, commonly known as the grass family, and are cultivated for their edible seeds, or grains.

The “Cereals” category in the World Crops Database includes cereal grains in the family Poaceae (or Gramineae). These are grasses cultivated for their seeds. The earliest grown agricultural crops were probably cereals (e.g. barley, wheat).

2021年8月25日 · Cereal crops are necessarily grasses, a composite term that refers to monocot plants under the family Poaceae or Gramineae. They are grown primarily for the harvesting of mature grains which are used or processed into staple food and animal feed.

2023年8月23日 · Many cereals that are globally important crops, like barley and wheat, originated in the Middle East, whereas rice comes from China, and maize (corn) from Mexico. Many other regionally important cereals were domesticated and are primarily cultivated in Africa and Asia.

2024年9月6日 · Nutritionally, cereals are rich in carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, making them a high-value food source. Additionally, they contain essential vitamins, further enhancing their role in human and animal diets. Wheat is a key cereal crop primarily cultivated in temperate regions.

corn, (Zea mays), cereal plant of the grass family (Poaceae) and its edible grain. The domesticated crop originated in the Americas and is one of the most widely distributed of the world’s food crops. Corn is used as human food, livestock feed, as biofuel, and as raw material in industry. See also list of plants in the family Poaceae.

Famous Mayan images show an earth god sprouting from the corn stalk. Corn is the most efficient of the modern cereal grains in converting water and carbon dioxide into carbohydrates. Maize formed the basis for the Mayan, Aztec, and Inca civilizations in the New World.

In botany, cereal, also known as grain, is any member of the grass family (Poaceae) that is cultivated for its edible starchy brans or fruit seeds (i.e., botanically a type of fruit called a caryopsis). The main cereal crops are wheat, rice, maize (corn), oats, barley, rye, and sorgham.

2021年10月21日 · From an alimentary point of view, cereals are also considered another series of plants whose seeds are edible, but whose plants have botanical characteristics different from the real cereals described on this page.

2024年11月6日 · We'll guide you through the types of cereal grains that absolutely deserve a place in your kitchen, covering the distinct qualities of each, exploring their uses, and providing ideas for ...

2023年7月28日 · Cereal crops are a group of grass family plants humans have domesticated and cultivated to produce edible seeds. These edible seeds, also known as cereals or cereal grains, have been a staple...

1986年1月1日 · Cereal crops, or grains, include a wide variety of plants that are members of the grass family (Gramineae) grown for their hard seeds or kernels, which are used primarily for food. Grains are rich in carbohydrates and contain substantial amounts of …

Cereal grains are the seeds of specific grass species cultivated for food, typically containing carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They serve as staple foods in many cultures worldwide, forming the foundation of diets due to their high energy content and nutritional value.

1986年1月1日 · Cereal crops, or grains, include a wide variety of plants that are members of the grass family (Gramineae) grown for their hard seeds or kernels, which are used primarily for food. Grains are rich in carbohydrates and contain substantial amounts of …

Cereals are usual name for plants of the Poaceae family which are cultivated for their edible grains. They have tremendous importance for human food, animal feed and other industries. Cereal derived food contributes to the dietary intake of energy and protein.

6 天之前 · These cereal balls can be served in many different ways. These are what I tried so far: Classic Bowl: Serve the cereal with your favorite dairy-free milk and a sprinkle of fresh fruit like berries or banana slices. Trail Mix: Combine cooled cereal balls with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit for a healthy, portable snack.

2 天之前 · In many African countries where cereal crops are the staple food, traditional cereal-based fermented foods and beverages are a crucial part of diets for people, contributing to food and nutritional security [].During fermentation, the action of microorganisms and their enzymes convert the cereal ingredients into products with desirable characteristics such as enhanced …