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grain
Also known as a caryopsis, a dry one-seeded fruit, usually containing a high percentage of starch, produced by, for example, corn, oats, barley, rye, and other cereal crops. Grain crops have a high food value, store well, and are a primary food stuff, contributing over half the world's calorie intake.
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