Search site: Advanced search   Categories Antique Prints Antique Maps Books Magazines Vintage Prints Modern Art Prints Local Victoria Artist Gustave Dore Art Prints Special Gift certificates Links Help Contact us Privacy statement Terms of Service & Conditions Vintage-Views Antique Prints and Maps :: Antique Prints :: Natural History :: Botanical :: CEREAL CROPS,Corn, Maize,Millet, Botanical Print, 1894 Original Antique Wood Engraving CEREAL CROPS,Corn, Maize,Millet, Botanical Print, 1894 Original Antique Wood Engraving   Click to enlarge Cereal crops are mostly grasses cultivated for their edible grains or seeds (actually a fruit called a caryopsis). Cereal grains are grown in greater quantities worldwide than any other type of crop and provide more food energy to the human race than any other crop. In some developing nations, cereal grains constitute practically the entire diet of common folk. In developed nations, cereal consumption is more moderate but still substantial. The word cereal derives from Ceres, the name of the Roman goddess of harvest and agriculture. Grains are traditionally called corn in the United Kingdom, though that word became specified for maize in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. Maize - A staple food of peoples in North America, South America, and Africa and of livestock worldwide; called "corn" or "Indian corn" in North America and Australia, or "sweetcorn" in the UK. Wheat - The primary cereal of temperate regions Rice - The primary cereal of tropical regions Barley - Grown for malting and livestock on land too poor or too cold for wheat Sorghums - Important staple food in Asia and Africa and popular worldwide for livestock Millets - A group of similar but distinct cereals that form an important staple food in Asia and Africa. Oats - Formerly the staple food of Scotland and popular worldwide for livestock Rye - Important in cold climates Triticale - Hybrid of wheat and rye, grown similarly to rye Buckwheat - Used in Europe and Asia. Major uses include various pancakes and groats Fonio - Several varieties of which are grown as food crops in Africa Quinoa - Ancient pseudocereal, grown in the Andes Details   SKU 0527554k6 Quantity in stock No items available Price: US$15.00 Options   Quantity SOLD     Your cart Cart is empty View cart Money Order, Check or PayPal Orders history You don't need to register to purchase items. However, registering will keep you informed of specials and your subjects of interest. Username Password Log in Register Recover password If Javascript is disabled in your browser click here

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