Peter R. Shewry

Research topics

• Food composition and properties · 3 papers
• Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology · 1 paper
• Phytase and its Applications · 1 paper
• Seed and Plant Biochemistry · 1 paper
• Plant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects · 1 paper
• Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology · 1 paper

Frequent co-authors

• Nigel G. Halford · 1 paper
• S. J. Hey · 1 paper

Papers

1. Cereal seed storage proteins: structures, properties and role in grain utilizationJournal of Experimental Botany · 2002 · 1,503 citations

   Storage proteins account for about 50% of the total protein in mature cereal grains and have important impacts on their nutritional quality for humans and livestock and on their functional properties in food processing. Current knowledge of the structures and…

2. The contribution of wheat to human diet and healthFood and Energy Security · 2015 · 1,477 citations

   Wheat is the most important staple crop in temperate zones and is in increasing demand in countries undergoing urbanization and industrialization. In addition to being a major source of starch and energy, wheat also provides substantial amounts of a number…

3. WheatJournal of Experimental Botany · 2009 · 1,312 citations

   Wheat is the dominant crop in temperate countries being used for human food and livestock feed. Its success depends partly on its adaptability and high yield potential but also on the gluten protein fraction which confers the viscoelastic properties that…