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Wheat

Wheat is a cereal grass that is grown mainly for its seed, and is primarily used for breads, pastas, and pastries, as well as for animal feed. It is the second most popular grain grown in the world, and can be found almost anywhere, especially in North America. Ask and answer questions about wheat here.

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How many calories does two slices of wheat bread?

It can vary based on the bread. White bread can have 60 to 120 calories, while whole wheat can be anywhere from 90 to 160 calories in it. (There is a larger difference based on the grains used, like oat or flax or wheat or barley, ect.) So 2 slices of white would be maybe 165 or so while 2 slices of wheat would be about 210 or so.

Which is a fungal disease of wheat?

Brown rust (Puccinia recondita) and Common bunt (Tilletia caries).

Can wheat grow in Mexico?

Yes. In fact, Mexico is the 18th largest producer of wheat in the world with 3.68 million tonnes (2010).

Where does Canada export it's wheat?

From the Government of Canada web site:

"Canada occupies sixth place among the world's major wheat-producing countries, preceded (in order of importance) by China, the European Union, the United States, India and the Russian Federation.

In terms of international trade, however, Canada is the world's second largest exporter of wheat; with annual exports averaging some 20 million tonnes, this country accounts for about 21% of the world market for wheat exports."

While this tells how much wheat Canada exports, unfortunately it doesn't tell how much wheat Canada produces for domestic use, which would be part of the total.

Which state in India is largest producer of wheat?

UP is the largest producer of wheat, but when it comes to density punjab stands first

How tall is the tallest wheat plant?

Most wheat plants only grow to about four feet in height. Maybe the tallest was over five feet tall, but that's as tall as you'll ever get them to grow.

Does not eating wheat and dairy help arthritis?

Most dairy product are at the lower end of the scale for purine so they can be eaten safely

Any product made with bakers yeast should be restricted in its use as the yeast is very high in purines. however wheat itself is way down at the lower end of the purine table and most wheat products depending on what they are mixed with should be fairly safe to use.

What style painting is wheat field and cypress trees?

Vincent van Gogh's paintings are not impressionistic. For want of a more exact term he is usually labelled a post-impressionist.

Why is wheat a main product of Saskatchewan and Manitoba?

It grows well there. Ok soil, flat land, lots of water. LOTS of space. It's just too cold and too short of a growing season for the sorts of crops that you find further south such as corn or fruit. Grasses (and by extension grains) are what you can grow in the short time that is available that is hardy enough to deal with early and late frosts.

Which state produces the most wheat?

China and the European Union produce the most, but the United States offers a good share-about 60 to 70 million metric tons per year. Kansas and North Dakota produce more than any other state. Amber Waves of Grain

Agricultural Research Service

Slightly revised October 2000

http://genes.pp.ksu.edu/is/kids/teachers/AmberWaves.pdf

What is the English name for wheat?

Atta

Bulgur

Couscous

Durum

Einkorn

Emmer

Enriched/white/whole wheat flour

Farina

Gluten

Graham flour, high gluten/protein flour

Kamut

Seitan

Semolina

Spelt (dinkel, farro)

Triticale (a cross between wheat and rye)

Triticum aestivum

Wheat bran/flour/germ/starch

How did wheat come to the United States?

Wheat is used many different dishes and different forms on a daily basis. It first came to the United States during the Colonial Period. It was first introduced during the explorations of the 15th century.

Wheat was first discovered in?

Answer: Wheat has been planted and harvested since before the invention of writing. Writing was invented by the Sumerians around 2000BC, before that petroglyphs and hyroglyphs -pictures- were used for written communication. So you're looking at approx 10,000BC when tribes were planting and harvesting, if not even further back.

Where was wheat grown?

Wheat is mostly grown in the Prarie Provinces Of Canada

What is wheat dextrin?

Dextrin solution is a solution containing dextrin and other major electrolytes for our body.It is used as oral rehydration solution eg rice dextrin.Its advantages over glucose solution is that it results is lower stool out put and hence result in retention of water.

What does a cubic foot of wheat weight?

48.23 pounds (US)

This is how I figured it:

60 pounds per bushel (US law).

1.244 bushels per cubic foot.

Is Wheat Autotroph or heterotroph?

Wheat utilizes photosynthesis for its energy needs. Therefore, it is an autotroph.

Does wheat use photosynthesis?

Yes, wheat plants do use photosynthesis to convert sunlight into energy. Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of wheat leaves, where chlorophyll molecules capture sunlight and use it to produce glucose, which is then used as an energy source for the plant.

Do wheat plant have branches?

No, wheat has a long thin stalk and a few leaves. Wheat does not have branches.

How to avoid mold problem while wheat grass growing in home?

Good ventalation and low humidity. They also say the source of the seed itself can have a impact on the growth of mold. Trying different seed vendors might also help.