Grains Collection (#11)

Cereal crop products C014 / 1134
Cereal crop products. Seen here are the ears, grain and flour of (from left to right) barley, oat, wheat and rye

Barley C014 / 1129
Barley (Hordeum vulgare). Seen here are: ears of barley (top), barley grain (centre), rolled barley (bottom left) and barley flour (left)

Cereal crop products C014 / 1135
Cereal crop products. Seen here are the ears, grain and flour of (from left to right) barley, oat, wheat and rye

Carbohydrate-containing foods C014 / 1137
Carbohydrate-containing foods. Assorted selection of foods that contain high levels of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates (mainly starches and sugars) provide energy, and are an essential part of the diet

Assorted cereal grains C014 / 1504
Assorted cereal grains

Carbohydrate-containing foods C014 / 1136
Carbohydrate-containing foods. Assorted selection of foods that contain high levels of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates (mainly starches and sugars) provide energy, and are an essential part of the diet

Wheat grains C014 / 1132
Wheat (Triticum sp.) grains

Quinoa C014 / 1126
Quinoa. These grains are the seeds of the quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) plant. Quinoa has been used in South America for hundreds of years

Pollen grains, artwork
Pollen grains. Artwork of pollen grains from different flowers. The outer wall (exine) of each pollen grain is highly sculpted to aid their dispersal

Instant Coffee Granules (LM) C014 / 1702
Instant coffee granules. Light Microscope of instant coffee granules. They are shown using differential interference contrast. Magnification x812 (x190 at 10cm wide)

Desert minerals, Egyptian Sahara C014 / 1645
Desert minerals, Egyptian Sahara. Quartz and sand grains. Photographed in the White Desert (Sahara el Beyda) in Western Egypts Libyan Desert, part of the Sahara

Bathurst Inlet, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6504
Bathurst Inlet. Close-up of a rock called Bathurst Inlet on the surface of Mars taken by the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) on NASAs Curiosity Rover

Bathurst Inlet, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6503
Bathurst Inlet. Close-up of a rock called Bathurst Inlet on the surface of Mars taken by the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) on NASAs Curiosity Rover

Chloroplast, TEM C017 / 8233
Chloroplast. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of chloroplast from the leaf of a Coleus blumei plant. Chloroplasts are the sites of photosynthesis

Wheat grains C017 / 7928
Wheat grain. Close-up of someone holding grains of wheat (Triticum sp.)

Ears of wheat C016 / 4783
Ears of wheat (Triticum sp.). Photographed in Bredasdorp, Western Cape, South Africa

Wheat field C013 / 9878
Wheat field. Close-up of young ears of wheat (Triticum sp.) in a field

Spoonful of sugar C013 / 9874
Spoonful of sugar

Spoonful of sugar C013 / 9873
Spoonful of sugar

Spoonful of sugar C013 / 9872
Spoonful of sugar

Wheat farming C013 / 9862
Wheat farming. Close-up of a person holding a young ear of wheat (Triticum sp.) in a field

Grain silo and drought C013 / 9479
Grain silo and drought. Landscape of baked and cracked mud surrounding a grain silo. This structure is used to store cereal grains harvested from food crops

Chondrite meteorite C013 / 7776
Chondrite meteorite. Meteorite that has been split open to reveal its internal structure. This is meteorite GRO95544 that was found in the Grosvenor Mountains, Antarctica

Sandstone C013 / 6649
Sandstone, Sandstone is a sedimentary rock formed by loose grains of quartz compacted and cemented together

Ears of wheat C013 / 6076
Ears of wheat (Triticum sp.) ready to be harvested. This plant is a grass, and is one of the worlds major cereal crops. Grains of wheat, obtained from the ears, are ground to make flour

Instant coffee granule SEM
Instant coffee granule, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Instant coffee is a dried aqueous solution of roasted coffee

Barbados nut pollen grains, SEM
Barbados nut pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from the Barbados nut (Jatropha curcus) plant

Hyssop pollen grains, SEM
Hyssop pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains (blue-green) from the herb hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) plant on a petal (red)

Scots pine pollen, SEM
Scots pine pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) pollen grains. The pollen grains consist of a base (orange) with two air-filled

Daffodil pollen, SEM
Daffodil pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains from a daffodil flower (Narcissus pseudonarcissus)

Maize pollen grain, SEM
Pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a maize plant pollen grain (Zea mays). There is great variation in the size, shape and surface texture of pollen

Bindweed pollen grains, SEM
Pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of bindweed (Calystegia sepium) pollen grains (blue). There is great variation in the size, shape and surface texture of pollen

Forget-me-not pollen, SEM
Pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from a forget- me-not plant (Myosotis sp.). This is among the smallest of any plant pollen

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) lodged crop, flattened during wet weather, near Chester, Cheshire, England, August

Barley (Hordeum vulgare) crop, field with Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) damage, Isle of Man, August

Barley (Hordeum vulgare) crop, large round straw bales with sprouting growth in field during wet weather, near Welshpool, Powys, Wales, August

Polo, Marco (1254-1324). Venetian traveller. Manuscript edition in French (14th c.). Trade of grains and fabrics. Description of the World. s.XIV. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Paris

Rice - paddy threshing - Rangoon - Three white bullocks with a driver walked in a never-ending circle, around and around on the piled paddy, walking the grains out

Grain-growing country - sparsely overgrown grain field as far as the eye can see
SAS-1551 Grain-growing country - sparsely overgrown grain field as far as the eye can see. near Mildura, Victoria, Australia Because of the drought few of the cereal plants get enough humidity to

Sand dunes, Horseshoe Canyon Unit, Canyonlands National Park, Utah

Barley (Hordeum vulgare) hydroponic growing system crop, length of sprouted barley at seven days, used as livestock feed, Herefordshire, England, june

Jack Sparrow asking the horse for a few grains of corn. Unfortunately he is too late -- there is nothing left in the bag. Date: 1937

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) crop, ripe field at dusk, West Yorkshire, England, july

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) nitrogen deficiency, close-up of leaves

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) crop, forage harvesting whole-crop wheat field for feeding dairy cows, near Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, august

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) potassium deficiency, close-up of ripening ears

Rye (Secale cereale) crop, close-up of ripening ears, Lincolnshire, England, june

Barley (Hordeum vulgare) crop, flattened by wind and rain, England, august

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"Exploring the World of Grains: From Mitchell's Corn Palace to Wild Rice and Beyond" Marvel at the stunning architecture of Mitchell's Corn Palace in South Dakota, a testament to the importance in American culture. Delve into the fascinating world of wild rice (Zizania aquatica), a unique grain that thrives in wetland habitats and has been cherished by Native American communities for centuries. Witness the intricate beauty of pollen grains from various plants, as seen under a scanning electron microscope (SEM), revealing nature's microscopic masterpieces. Follow the journey of corns and grains at different stages of development, from tiny seeds bursting with potential to mature crops ready for harvest. Get up close and personal with salt grains and ground peppercorn through SEM imagery, showcasing their distinct textures and shapes that enhance our culinary experiences. Experience the vast wheat fields near Ledbury, Herefordshire, where ripe ears sway gracefully in anticipation of being harvested by modern machinery like Cls combine harvesters. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of pine pollen grains captured through a light micrograph, highlighting their delicate structures against a backdrop reminiscent of Dartmoor Devon's rolling landscape. Bask in the golden glow as sunlight illuminates poppies amidst ripening barley fields on Dartmoor Devon's horizon – an awe-inspiring sight that showcases nature's artistry at its finest (Picture No. 11675582). Explore dandelion pollen grain under SEM magnification; marvel at its intricate design which aids these resilient flowers' reproductive success. Witness how bees inadvertently become carriers for plant life as you observe pollen clinging onto their legs through SEM imagery – an essential symbiotic relationship between insects and flowering plants. In this captivating exploration into "grains, " we traverse continents and dive deep into microscopic wonders while celebrating nature's bounty and the vital role grains play in our lives.