Grain Collection (#75)

Rice (Oryza sativa) crop, man tilling paddyfield with machine, in paddyfield with seedlings, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) JB Diego Winter Wheat, ripening ears in field, headland with footpath and hedgerow, Bacton, Suffolk, England, june

Tornado storm damage to grain bins on farm, Oakes, North Dakota, U. S. A. july 2011
Tornado storm damage to grain bins on farm, Oakes, North Dakota, U.S.A. july 2011

Feral Pigeon (Columba livia) flock, in flight, landing on metal grain silos, Grange, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, november

Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) adult, in flight, carrying grain in beak, Suffolk, England, july

Larger grain borer beetle, SEM
Larger grain borer. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a larger grain borer beetle (Prostephanus truncatus) boring into a kernel of maize

Saw-toothed grain beetle, SEM
Saw-toothed grain beetle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a saw-toothed grain beetle (Oryzaephilus surinamensis) on a cereal grain

Porridge in a pan. For the porridge being cooked, see image P920/0857

Circumstellar graphite grain, electron micrograph

Nanotechnology dust mote. Computer artwork of a nanomachine clinging to a dust mote, demonstrating the concept of Smart Dust

Nanorobots with pollen
Nanorobots. Computer artwork of nanorobots with pollen. The nanorobots are light enough to float in liquids or air with the pollen, and could be spread in similar ways

Martian rock. Micrograph of a patch of rock on Mars. This is a close-up of part of a bedrock outcrop near to where the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity landed on 24 January 2004

Hay fever
MODEL RELEASED. Hay fever. Composite image of a woman massaging her temples and pollen on the reproductive parts of a flower. Hay fever is an allergic reaction to grass or flower pollen

Row of grains and seeds. From left: brown rice, barley couscous (a food made from barley), buckwheat seeds, millet and oat flakes

Maturing ear of rye
MODEL RELEASED. Mature ear of rye (Secale cereale) held by a twenty one year old woman. Rye is grown as a cereal grain and can be eaten whole after boiling. It is a good source of carbohydrates

Sweetcorn cobs being cooked
Sweetcorn cobs (Zea mays) being cooked in a pot at a food stall. Photographed in Yunnan province, China

View of hulled millet (Panicum miliaceum) grains
Millet. View of hulled grains of millet (Panicum miliaceum). Millet is grown throughout North Africa, southern Europe and Asia, as well as in the USA

Maturing ears of rye (Secale cereale). Rye is grown as a cereal grain and can be eaten whole after boiling. It is a good source of carbohydrates

Hourglass. Grains of sand falling through an hourglass

Salt in a wooden bowl. Serving spoons are in the bowl. Salt (sodium chloride) is an important part of the diet as it contains sodium, which is needed for muscle contraction

Assorted spices. From left to right: cinammon, salt, lemongrass, pepper, cumin, cloves

Maize (Zea mays). Close up of maize, also known as sweetcorn and corn on the cob

Handful of rice
MODEL RELEASED. Handful of rice. Cultivated rice, Oryza sativa, forms the staple diet of around half the worlds population. The grains provide carbohydrates and can also be used to brew beer

Organic dry foods. These are: left, buckwheat seeds, top, brown rice and right, millet. Millet and rice are true cereal grains while buckwheat seeds are the fruits of a herbaceous plant

Packets of seeds and grains. From front: buckwheat seeds, millet grains, brown rice and barley couscous (a food made from barley)

Woman filled with rice, conceptual computer artwork. Rice is the staple food of over half of the worlds population

Salt in a stack of bowls. Salt (sodium chloride) is an important part of the diet as it contains sodium, which is needed for muscle contraction, the transmission of nerve signals

Tomato with salt. Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) are a fruit, which have many uses in cooking. They are a good source of vitamins A and C

Sweetcorn grains

Kiwi fruit pollen grain, SEM
kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa) pollen grain, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification: x3000 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Asparagus pollen grains, SEM
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) pollen grains, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification: x2000 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Pearl barley

Granary bread
Slices of granary bread

Chinese hibiscus pollen, SEM
Chinese hibiscus pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from a Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) flower

Fibre-rich foods

Footprint in sand. Photographed in Hawaii, USA

Fossilized pollen grains, computer artwork. Pollen grains are reproductive structures produced by flowers. It is rare, but not impossible, for soft structures to be fossilized

Climbing lily pollen, SEM
Climbing lily pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains from the climbing lily flower (Gloriosa superba)

Horse chestnut pollen, SEM
Horse chestnut pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from a flowering horse chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum)

Factory on Mississippi River in St Louis, Missouri, opposite the Gateway Arch

Mature barley (Hordeum vulgare)
Mature barley crop (Hordeum vulgare). Photographed in Sweden

Field of barley at sunset
Field of barley (Hordeum vulgare) at sunset

Grain storage. These tower silos are used to store grain after it has been harvested. Photographed in Australia

Ripe ears of wheat. Ears of wheat (Triticum sp.) growing in a field. Wheat is a grass, and is one of the worlds major cereal crops. The ear at the top of each stalk contains the grain

Wheat (Triticum sp.) growing in a field in Normandy, France

Wheat (Triticum sp. )
Wheat (Triticum sp.) in a field. Photographed in Norfolk, UK

Harvesting wheat grain. Combine harvester unloading wheat (Triticum sp.) grain into a container for storage. Photographed in Victoria, Australia

Rye (Secale cereale). Watercolour artwork illustrating rye. Rye is a hardy cereal crop that is native to western Asia. It can grow up to 1.8 metres tall

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From the vast fields of TS Arethusa in 1962 to the modern marvels of John Deere combine harvesters, it has always been at the heart of agricultural abundance. As golden barley crops sway in the breeze, a tractor diligently fills trailers with this precious bounty. But grains come in all shapes and sizes - even lavender pollen grains under an electron microscope reveal their intricate beauty. Across continents, from Mitchell's Corn Palace in South Dakota to Old Towngate in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, grain weaves its way into our lives. In waterways like the Erie Canal at Troy, New York, barges transport tons for trade and sustenance. And let us not forget about wild rice, standing tall amidst serene waters as Zizania aquatica thrives. Even breweries rely on grains like those found within Bass Brewery Mash-tubs; they are essential ingredients that create beloved beverages. Nature's artistry is further showcased through Dahlia flower pollen seen up close under SEM - a testament to life's microscopic wonders. As locks open along the Erie Canal and boats pass through seamlessly, it becomes evident how vital these pathways are for transporting grains across regions. And who can resist gazing upon Vincent van Gogh's masterpiece 'Wheat Field with Cypresses, ' where wheat dances harmoniously with nature? Grain is more than just sustenance; it represents resilience and prosperity throughout history. Whether it be Triticum vulgare or bread wheat providing nourishment or inspiring artists' brushstrokes on canvas – grain connects us all.