Grains Collection (page 12)

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

Barley (Hordeum vulgare) crop, ripening field and rough field margin, Thorner, West Yorkshire, England, june

Barley (Hordeum vulgare) close-up of ears, infected with Loose Smut (Ustilago nuda f. sp. hordei) fungal disease
Barley (Hordeum vulgare) close-up of ears, infected with Loose Smut (Ustilago nuda f.sp.hordei) fungal disease, Lincolnshire, England, june

Barley (Hordeum vulgare) crop, in ripening ear, looking over gate into field under cloudy sky, near Tarporley, Cheshire, England, may

Barley (Hordeum vulgare) crop, close-up of ripening ears in field, Norfolk, England, july

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

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

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

Barley (Hordeum vulgare) crop, farmer holding handful of harvested seed, England, july

Pile of harvested cereal grain drying near village, Madrigal de las Altas Torres, Castile and Leon, Northern Spain, july

Rice (Oryza sativa) crop, germinating seeds in paddyfield, Theni, Tamil Nadu, India

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) crop, close-up of ripening ear in flower, Lincolnshire, England, june

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

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) crop, combine harvester harvesting field, farmland with wide field margin and sunflowers, Lincolnshire, England, august

Rice (Oryza sativa) crop, woman farmer cutting rice with scythe, Angkor, Siem Riep, Cambodia

Barley (Hordeum vulgare) crop, ripening ears in field at sunset, Norfolk, England, june

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) crop, farm workers clamping forage harvested whole-crop wheat for feeding dairy cows, near Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, august

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

Rice (Oryza sativa) crop, woman transplanting seedlings along line in paddyfield, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Rice (Oryza sativa) crop, woman pulling weeds from paddyfield, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India

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

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

Bee and flower, computer artwork. The bee is using its wings to hover next to a flower (left). It will use its proboscis to drink nectar from the flower

Bee foot, SEM
Bee foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of a leg from a bee (superfamily Apoidea). The end of an insect leg consists of the final segment, which is called the tarsus

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

Allergens. Conceptual computer artwork of allergens in the nasal cavity. The spiky spheres could represent pollen grains, while the smooth spheres could represent dust particles

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

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

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

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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.