Helping Quinoa Brave the Heat
Researchers, led by professor Kevin Murphy at Washington State University, have been looking into more efficient methods for determining heat tolerance in quinoa
Grains
Unusual Rings Are a Novel Type of Bronze Age Cereal-Based Product
Finding hints at unexpected diversity of cereal products for possible ritual purposes
Beer. Soup. Barley's Next Great Use? A Medical Imaging Drink
Study finds the grain an ideal and safe contrast agent for diagnosing swallowing disorders
Scientists Poised to Win the Race Against Rust Disease and Beyond
Cereals and many other important crops such as coffee, sugarcane, and soybean are impacted by these devastating pathogens
A Step toward Sensitive and Fast Gluten Detection
New sensor has the potential to detect and quantify different sources of gluten than those on the market today
The Only Video You'll Ever Need to Watch About Gluten
Is gluten good, or is it bad? This video from Reactions explains
Scientists Uncover a Genetic Mechanism that Could Enhance Yield Potential in Cereal Crops
The work was performed in Setaria viridis, an emerging model system for grasses that is closely related to economically important cereal crops and bioenergy feed stocks
Barley Is Flavor of the Month as New Study Settles Centuries-Old Brewing Debate
New study sheds light on beer flavor debate
Ancient Barley Took High Road to China, Changed to Summer Crop in Tibet
Tiny grains, thousands of years old, tell story of prehistoric food globalization
Some Infant Rice Cereals Contain Elevated Levels of Methylmercury
Methylmercury is a form of mercury that, in high enough amounts, can cause neurological and reproductive problems in adults, and developmental issues in infants and young children