MAIZE,CORN,INDIAN CORN,MILLET,Cereal Crops,1894 Antique Wood Engraving

Historical Collectible Art Print

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

Approximate Overall Size: 6 X 9 1/2 inches

CONDITION: Book Plate - Excellent Condition. As Scanned. German Text. Beautiful with excellent detail. Blank on the Back