12 Questions
What is the primary purpose of cultivating wheat?
To produce a cereal grain used as staple food
What is the botanical term for the wheat kernel?
Caryopsis
What percentage of the wheat grain is approximately composed of endosperm?
85 percent
What type of wheat is mainly used for producing semolina?
Triticum durum
What is the primary use of Triticum compactum?
Confectionery and biscuits
What is the function of the starchy endosperm in the wheat grain?
To serve as food for the germinating seed
What is the main reason wheat breeders produce new varieties?
To satisfy changing market demands and to combat disease
What is the primary difference between hard wheat and soft wheat?
The kernel texture
Which type of wheat is ideal for breads and tensile pastries?
Hard red spring wheat
What type of wheat is used to make tortillas and some noodles?
Hard white wheat
What type of wheat is best for products like cakes, crackers, and cookies?
Soft red winter wheat
What type of wheat is used to make flour for bakery products other than bread?
Soft white wheat
Learn about the different species of wheat, including common wheat, and their characteristics. Discover the three principal types of wheat used in modern food production and their uses.
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