Threshing
Threshing is a process in agriculture that involves the loosening of the edible part of grain or other crop from the husks and straw to which it is attached. It is the step in grain preparation after reaping and before winnowing, which separates the grain from the chaff.
History[edit | edit source]
Threshing has been a part of human civilization for thousands of years. The earliest evidence of threshing dates back to the Neolithic Revolution, when humans first began to cultivate crops. The process was initially done by hand, but over time, various tools and machines were developed to make the process more efficient.
Process[edit | edit source]
The process of threshing involves beating the grain using a flail on a threshing floor. The beating process helps to separate the grain from the husks and straw. After threshing, the next step is winnowing, where the chaff is separated from the grain.
Modern Threshing[edit | edit source]
In modern times, threshing is mostly done by machines, known as combine harvesters. These machines combine the reaping, threshing, and winnowing processes, making the harvesting of grain much more efficient.
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