Cereal growth guide: a glossary of terms

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

Ear formation, grain development and crop ripening in barley

Discover what influences grain number in barley and the factors that affect grain fill.

Discover what influences grain number in wheat and the factors that influence grain fill.

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.