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During the last half of the nineteenth century, the center of wheat production
moved west about 680 miles and north about 99 miles. Latitudinal. — As
European peoples and their descendants are meeting the demands of increasing
population ...
During the last half of the nineteenth century, the center of wheat production
moved west about 680 miles and north about 99 miles. Latitudinal. — As
European peoples and their descendants are meeting the demands of increasing
population ...
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If a variety can be secured that will yield more under the same conditions than
other varieties do, then profits can be easily increased, for its production involves
no additional expense, except possibly an extra outlay for seed. Prof. W. M. Hays
...
If a variety can be secured that will yield more under the same conditions than
other varieties do, then profits can be easily increased, for its production involves
no additional expense, except possibly an extra outlay for seed. Prof. W. M. Hays
...
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While thinner sown wheat may tiller more, a greater amount of seed per acre
often increases the yield, even though there are fewer stools. Pliny is said to have
declared that it was not uncommon in northern Africa and in Italy to find from 200
to ...
While thinner sown wheat may tiller more, a greater amount of seed per acre
often increases the yield, even though there are fewer stools. Pliny is said to have
declared that it was not uncommon in northern Africa and in Italy to find from 200
to ...
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If the grain is cut before ripe, the most serious feature is increased acidity in the
flour. This interferes with fermentation in bread-making, and is liable to make the
bread sour or dark. The Rate of Multiplication of Wheat. — Paley gave 300 grains
...
If the grain is cut before ripe, the most serious feature is increased acidity in the
flour. This interferes with fermentation in bread-making, and is liable to make the
bread sour or dark. The Rate of Multiplication of Wheat. — Paley gave 300 grains
...
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A short growing period or a season unfavorable to full maturity of the grain
increases the amount of protein. The nitrogenous compounds are the most
desirable part of the nourishment found in wheat, but they tend to give a
yellowish tint to the ...
A short growing period or a season unfavorable to full maturity of the grain
increases the amount of protein. The nitrogenous compounds are the most
desirable part of the nourishment found in wheat, but they tend to give a
yellowish tint to the ...
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| Título | The Book of Wheat: An Economic History and Practical Manual of the Wheat Industry |
| Autor | Peter Tracy Dondlinger |
| Editor | Orange Judd, 1908 |
| Procedencia del original | Universidad de Harvard |
| Digitalizado | 22 Abr. 2008 |
| Largo | 369 páginas |
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