Essays on Wheat: Including the Discovery and Introduction of Marquis Wheat, the Early History of Wheat-Growing in Manitoba, Wheat in Western Canada, the Origin of Red Bobs and Kitchener, and the Wild - Hardcover

A. H. Reginald Buller

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1528488482 ISBN 13: 9781528488488

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the history and science of wheat that shaped North American agriculture.

This rigorous study traces the origins, development, and global impact of Marquis wheat and related varieties, blending cultural history with practical agricultural insight.

This edition surveys the emergence of Marquis wheat, its rise to prominence in Canada and the United States, and how innovative breeding and farming practices changed the grain trade. It also covers the early history of wheat growing in Manitoba, the role of Western Canada in global markets, and the story behind notable varieties like Red Bobs and Kitchener, as well as wild wheat traditions in Palestine.

• Learn how Marquis wheat was developed, tested, and compared with other varieties.
• See the growth of wheat production in Manitoba and Western Canada and its effect on trade.
• Discover the relationships between farming practices, disease resistance, and yield.
• Explore the broader historical context of wheat in global agriculture and economics.

Ideal for readers of agricultural history, economic history, and anyone curious about how a single crop transformed a region and a market.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528488482
• ISBN 13: 9781528488488
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 421