Threshing

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Threshing

Threshing (pronunciation: /ˈθrɛʃɪŋ/) is a key step in the post-harvest process of cereal crops. It involves the separation of grain or seeds from the stalks and husks.

Etymology

The term 'threshing' is derived from the Old English word 'þrescan', which means 'to beat out grain from stalks'.

Process

Threshing is typically performed by mechanically beating the plant material to break the connections between the grains and the stalks. This can be done by hand or with the use of a threshing machine. The separated grains are then collected for further processing, such as winnowing and milling.

Related Terms

  • Harvesting: The process of gathering mature crops from the fields.
  • Winnowing: The process of removing chaff from the grains after threshing.
  • Milling: The process of grinding grains into flour.
  • Threshing machine: A piece of farm equipment that removes the seeds from the stalks and husks.

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