3. Introduction
Scientific name: Triticum
Origin: southwestern Asia
Wheat is a cereal grain, now cultivated worldwide.
Wheat varieties in Pakistan include Mexipak-65, NARC-
2011, AARI-2011, Wafaq-01.
4. Wheat is a Rabi crop that is grown in the winter
season.
Sowing takes place in October to December.
Harvesting done during the months of February and
May.
5. Wheat grain is highly palatable.
A major staple food that provides about 20%
of food energy and protein worldwide.
Mainly grown for use in human food
production.
Also used in poultry diets.
6. These are the stalks. They are made into straw.
Wheat
This is straw.
9. Anti-nutritional Factors
1. Phytic Acid (Also Called Phytate): interferes with the
absorption of minerals. Phytic acid can lock up high
percentages of phosphorus, calcium, copper, iron,
magnesium and zinc.
2. Trypsin Inhibitors: cause problems like mineral
deficiencies & affect the nutritive value and protein
digestibility.
3. Polyphenols
4. Protease inhibitors