Wheat

Ear of wheat - structure, botanical description and features
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Wheat has accompanied man since ancient times. In gratitude, people place the ear of this cereal on numerous coats of arms, for example, in the USSR before and in the Orenburg region now. Wheat is not only a source...

Proper feeding of winter wheat in spring: fertilizers and application rates
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Grain yield is the most important indicator of food security in Russia. Winter wheat occupies significant sown areas. To increase and control yields, it is important to apply mineral fertilizers in a timely manner. This is one of the main expenses...

What is the falling number of wheat and how is it determined?
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The quality of the grain is extremely important for the type of flour. There are certain indicators that help agronomists calculate the class of wheat and the grade of the future flour product. Grains are distinguished by composition and falling number. The latter is regulated...

Homeland of wheat: where did wheat come from on Earth?
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For many centuries, wheat has determined the food security of entire states. To this day it is a staple food for millions of people. Where did this culture come to us from and how long ago did it take over the food supply?

What is the effect of nitrate on wheat and how is it used for fertilizer?
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Ammonium nitrate is used in agriculture as a fertilizer. Its main element is nitrogen, which is needed by almost all agricultural crops, including wheat. Fertilizing with saltpeter has a beneficial effect on...

What is good about nitrogen fertilization of winter wheat and how is it applied?
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Nitrogen starvation of wheat guarantees a loss of 30% of the yield. To prevent such a situation, the volume of the harvest is planned taking into account the nitrogen needs of the cereal, and the lack of nutrition at each stage of development is compensated ...

Optimal conditions for the growth of cereals: at what temperature does wheat germinate at home and in open ground
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Wheat, like many cereal crops, is easy to germinate at home. Eating wheat germ has enormous health benefits. The product is rich in vitamins, minerals and amino acids, strengthens the immune system, cleanses the intestines, normalizes the functioning of...

What is wheat, what family does it belong to - complete description
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It is difficult to overestimate the importance of wheat for humans - flour, cereals, pasta and confectionery products, oil, and alcoholic beverages are made from it. The plant is used for feed purposes and used in medicine. This is one of...

Fertilizing winter wheat: methods and rates of fertilizer application
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Winter wheat is gaining increasing popularity, as its yield is 30-45% higher than that of spring wheat. The process of fertilizing winter wheat differs from traditional methods for spring plantings. At ...

What is the wheat yield per 1 hectare and what does it depend on?
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In Soviet times, during the “battle for the harvest,” reports were transmitted every day from the fields, where and how many centners of wheat were harvested per hectare. Nowadays, such reports are published in the media...

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