Cereal growth guide: a glossary of terms

From anthesis to xylem, discover the terms used to describe cereal growth.

Highly heritable barley quality traits

Some quality characteristics, such as nitrogen concentration, specific weight and screenings, are highly heritable in barley.

Some quality characteristics, such as protein concentration, specific weight, Hagberg Falling Number (HFN), are highly heritable in wheat.

As it grows, a crop changes in form (development) and accumulates dry matter (growth).

As it grows, a crop changes in form (development) and accumulates dry matter (growth).

These numerical reference points allow comparison of a crop’s performance to be made.

The main crop growth stages and components of yield, as well as the opportunities for management.