Abstract: Grains, especially whole grains, are rich in a variety of nutrients and bioactive substances. Germinated grains have attracted attention extensively, and have been a research focus now, because of its variety of favorable changes, such as increased nutritional value, enriched functional components and reduced original harmful substances. This review focuses on emphatically the research advances of nutrients and active substances of oats, buckwheat and triticale. Meanwhile, dynamic analysis and development prospect of grain germination aree predicted. It can be used as a reference for the research and development of cereals and its malts functional foods.