Grains Collection (page 18)

Pollen on stink bug, SEM
Pollen grains (orange) on the leg of a stink bug (order Hemiptera), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Pollen grains are the male sex cells of a flowering plant

Salt grains, SEM
Salt grains, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Each salt (sodium chloride) crystal is composed of a cubic lattice of sodium and chloride ions. Salt is commonly used as seasoning in cooking

Orchid tuber, light micrograph
Orchid tuber. Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section through the root tuber of an orchid (Phaius grandifolius) showing starch grains (blue-red and yellow-green)

Starch grains, light micrograph
Starch grains. Polarised light micrograph of starch grains from a lily (Canna sp.) root tuber. Starch is used as a source of energy for a growing plant

Sand, SEM
Sand. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of grains of sand from a beach

Organic Quinoa, Chenopodium quinoa, grains; nutritious food grain, from Ecuador
ROG-13357 Organic Quinoa - grains; nutritious food grain from Ecuador. Chenopodium quinoa Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Operating the Velox Plate-Graining Machine at the Lund Humphries Printing Works. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

The Weighing Office at the Bank of England. Bates Scales fo
In June 1842 a proclamation was issued announcing that a large prportion of the gold coinage in Britain had become worn and devalued and was below its prescribed weight of five penny weights

Brazil. A Gold Washing. Gold Dust
Engraving of grains of gold, oval in shape like minute coins

Apollo and the Sibyl
Apollo promises his lover Sibyl she may live as many years as she can hold grains of sand; she becomes very aged, no more than a voice - the oracular Sibyl of Cuma

Wheat, Agadir, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Wheat Damaged by rain - Close up of new growing on the ear Bedfordshire UK
BB-728 Wheat - Damaged by rain - Close-up of new growing on the ear Bedfordshire UK Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Porthor (Porth Oer) beach, where the sand whistles due to the unique shape of the grains, Llyn Peninsulal Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Pollen from pussy willow
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Rice Weevils Infestation in wheat grains
SPH-1227 RICE WEEVIL - Infestation in wheat grains Sitophilus oryzae Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Light Micrograph (LM): A transverse section of a straw of Wheat; Magnification x600 (on 10. 5 cm width print)
LRDS-239 Light Micrograph (LM): A transverse section of a straw of Wheat Magnification x600 (on 10.5 cm width print) David Spears (Last Refuge)

Wheat Weevil
PPG-1596 Wheat Weevil Sitophilus granarius Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Ripening Wheat and rye hybrid triticale cereal crop grown organically this has strong growth of corn marigolds not
HAR-86 Ripening Wheat and rye hybrid triticale cereal crop grown organically this has strong growth of corn marigolds not eradicable by herbicide owing to organic status requirement Distant views to

Rolling English landscape of fields and woodland livestock in far background with foreground rich crop of poppies amid
HAR-129 Rolling English landscape of fields and woodland livestock in far background with foreground rich crop of poppies amid ripening barley sidelit vivid red Devon

Ripening Barley against evening sunlight, Devon, England
HAR-113 Ripening Barley against evening sunlight, Devon hazy evening sun backlights a field of ripening barley with a golden glow solitary tree casts shadows in the distance

Devon - rolling landscape of fields and woodland with foreground rich crop of poppies amid ripening barley vivid red
HAR-107 Devon - rolling landscape of fields and woodland with foreground rich crop of poppies amid ripening barley vivid red

Dry cracked muddy farmland with single shoot of wheat or barley
HAR-96 Dry cracked muddy farmland with single shoot of wheat or barley Anthony Harrison Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rolling English landscape of fields and woodland with foreground rich crop of poppies amid ripening barley sidelit
HAR-128 Rolling English landscape of fields and woodland with foreground rich crop of poppies amid ripening barley sidelit vivid red

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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.