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Line 1: − '''Wheat''' is a type of grain that is commonly refined to make [[flour]]. It is the second most important staple and crop after corn, but before rice.{{fact}} In addition to food uses, it can be used in fermenting various types of [[alcohol|alcohols]], feeding animals, and even in the production of [[biofuels]].+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + − == See also ==+ + − *[[Walnut]]+ − *[[Evergreen tree]] − *[[Tobacco]] − *[[Chlorophyll]] + − + − + + + + + + + +
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'''Wheat''' is a type of [[grain]] that is commonly refined to make [[flour]], and is therefore a leading major crop and provides much of the world's [[food]] supply, especially when made into bread or pasta.
Wheat is a member of the grasses (Gramineae), which also include rice, corn, sorghum, millet, barley and sugarcane. In addition to food uses, it can be used in fermenting various types of [[alcohol]]s, feeding animals, and producing [[biofuels]].
== History ==
[[category:botany]]
Wheat was cultivated from wild species of grass domesticated and selected by humans, who have depended on wheat for thousands of years. Wheat is believed to have been domesticated in Southwest [[Asia]](Although primitive forms of wheat from around 9000 years ago were found in Iraq), and later spread around the world, being introduced to North America in the 16th century.<ref>http://thecanadianencyclopedia.com/en/article/wheat/</ref><ref>http://agron-www.agron.iastate.edu/Courses/agron212/readings/oat_wheat_history.htm</ref>
[[category:food]]
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Food and Drink]]
[[Category:Agriculture]]
[[Category:Grain]]
[[Category:Permaculture]]