CAMPBELL: New wheat x triticale hybrid confirmed in Kansas
Kansas Wheat Commission announces the discovery of a new wheat x triticale hybrid
The Kansas Wheat Commission (KWC) announced today the discovery of a new wheat x triticale hybrid developed by Dr. Jesse Poland, a wheat breeder at Kansas State University. The hybrid, designated as KS19WGRC1, was developed by crossing a hard red winter wheat variety with a triticale variety.
This hybrid combines the best traits of both wheat and triticale.
Triticale is a cross between wheat and rye and is known for its high yield potential, disease resistance, and tolerance to drought and heat. Wheat is the most widely grown cereal crop in the world and is a staple food for billions of people. The new hybrid, KS19WGRC1, combines the high yield potential and disease resistance of triticale with the bread-making quality of wheat.
This discovery is a significant breakthrough for wheat breeders and could lead to the development of new wheat varieties with improved yield, disease resistance, and quality. The KWC is currently evaluating the new hybrid in field trials and plans to release it to farmers in the near future.
