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Description: A member of the grass family, it is a major cereal grain. Ideal growing conditions: Cool climates, well-drained loamy soils. Uses: Animal feed, soups, bread, and beer production.

Description: Seed of Theobroma cacao, used to make chocolate. Ideal growing conditions: Tropical climates, evenly distributed rainfall, shade, and high humidity. Uses: Making chocolate, cocoa butter, and cocoa powder.

Description: Grass widely cultivated for its seed, a cereal grain. Ideal growing conditions: Temperate climates, with a rainfall of 12-15 inches annually. Uses: Production of flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc.

Description: Soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll. Ideal growing conditions: Subtropical and tropical regions; well-drained, fertile soils with a pH between 5.5 and 8.5. Uses: Textile production, medical supplies, etc.

Description: Tall, perennial grass that is used to produce sugar. Ideal growing conditions: Warm tropical climates, deep well-drained nutrient-rich soils with a pH of 5.0 to 8.0. Uses: Production of sugar, ethanol, molasses, and rum.

Description: Leafy green flowering plant. Ideal growing conditions: Cool climates, fertile, moist soils, with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5. Uses: Eaten fresh in salads, cooked in dishes, and as a dietary supplement.

Description: Annual plant of the daisy family, grown as a leaf vegetable. Ideal growing conditions: Cool climates, moist but well-drained soils. Uses: Salads, wraps, and as a garnish.

Description: Fruit that grows in clusters of various colors. Ideal growing conditions: Temperate climates with dry and hot summers. Well-drained soil. Uses: Making wine, eaten fresh, and in dried form as raisins.

Description: Edible berry of the plant Solanum lycopersicum. Ideal growing conditions: Moderate temperatures; rich, loamy soil with pH between 6.0 and 6.5. Uses: Eaten raw in salads, sauces, or cooked dishes.

Description: Edible fruit of the apple tree. Ideal growing conditions: Cold climate, but not freezing, well-drained loamy soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. Uses: Eaten fresh, in cooking, making cider.

Description: Legume native to East Asia. Ideal growing conditions: Warm and moist climate; well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8. Uses: Animal feed, cooking oil, tofu, and soy sauce.

Description: An aromatic beverage made by pouring hot water over cured leaves. Ideal growing conditions: Subtropical climates, acidic and nutrient-rich soil, with lots of rain and humidity. Uses: Hot and cold beverages.

Description: Large grain plant domesticated by indigenous peoples in southern Mexico. Ideal growing conditions: Warm weather, well-drained fertile soils with a pH between 5.8 and 6.8. Uses: Human consumption, animal feed, and as a raw material in industry.

Description: Citrus fruit that is a hybrid between pomelo and mandarin. Ideal growing conditions: Subtropical to tropical climates with well-drained soils. Uses: Consumed fresh, in juices, and in cooking.

Description: Seed of the fruit of the almond tree. Ideal growing conditions: Mediterranean climates with wet winters and hot, dry summers. Well-drained sandy loam soils. Uses: Snack, milk, oil, and flour.

Description: The seed of grass species Oryza sativa. Ideal growing conditions: Tropical and subtropical climates, standing water (paddies). Uses: Staple food for over half of the world's population.

Description: A brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans. Ideal growing conditions: Tropical climates, high altitudes, with rich soils and shade. Uses: Primarily used to make coffee beverages.

Description: Starchy tuber of the plant Solanum tuberosum. Ideal growing conditions: Cool but sunny weather, loamy and acidic soils. Uses: Boiled, baked, or fried for various dishes worldwide.

Description: Edible fruit produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants. Ideal growing conditions: Tropical humid climates, rich, loamy soil. Uses: Consumed fresh, in baking, fruit salads, and for flavoring in other dishes.