Wheat: From Staple Crop to Sustainable Solutions

Wheat has become a staple crop worldwide, surpassing other grains like quinoa and amaranth. It is the third most important crop globally, with China, India, and the USA as top producers. Wheat is primarily used for flour, available in wholemeal, brown, and white varieties. Beyond food, wheat is crucial in biofuel production and has non-food uses in pharmaceuticals and eco-friendly products. Efforts are underway to make wheat a sustainable crop through genetic enhancement, aiming to meet future food demands amid climate challenges.

Which crop is the third most important in the world, following maize and rice?

• Barley

• Quinoa

• Wheat

• Amaranth

What is the primary use of common wheat?

• Flour production

• Plastic manufacturing

• Biofuel

• Animal feed

Which country has invested in biofuel plants where wheat is a major crop?

• Australia

• India

• United Kingdom

• United States

What is one of the non-food uses of wheat mentioned in the video?

• Building materials

• Cosmetic products

• Making textiles

• Producing ethanol

What is a proposed method to make wheat a sustainable crop by 2050?

• Expanding farmland

• Increasing pesticide use

• Genetic enhancement

• Reducing water usage