Tritordeum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tɹɪˈtɔː(ɹ)di.əm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tritordeum is a noun meaning An amphiploid cereal derived from the cross between a South American wild barley (Hordeum chilense) and durum wheat.
Meaning
An amphiploid cereal derived from the cross between a South American wild barley (Hordeum chilense) and durum wheat.
Example Sentences
In terms of yield, breeding in Tritordeum has allowed an increase to up to 80% of that of commercial wheat cultivars, maintaining a protein content approximately 5% higher than in wheat.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include triticum, secalotricum, farro, amelcorn, barley, emmer.
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