Triticale

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Triticale

Triticale (/trɪtɪˈkeɪliː/ trit-ih-KAY-lee) is a hybrid of wheat (Triticum) and rye (Secale) first bred in laboratories during the late 19th century in Scotland and Germany. The name is a portmanteau of the scientific names for the genera of wheat and rye.

Etymology

The name "Triticale" combines the Latin scientific names for wheat (Triticum) and rye (Secale). It was first coined in 1865 by the Scottish botanist A. Stephen Wilson.

Description

Triticale is a cereal grain that combines the yield potential and grain quality of wheat with the disease and environmental tolerance, including soil conditions, of rye. Only recently has it been developed into a commercially viable crop.

Cultivation and Uses

Triticale is grown mostly for forage or fodder, although some triticale-based foods can be found at health food stores or in some breakfast cereals. When compared with major crops, however, triticale is still a niche product.

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