Wheat genetics is more complicated than that of most other domesticated species. source
Wheat genetics is more complicated than that of most other domesticated species.
Some wheat species are diploid, with two sets of chromosomes, but many are stable polyploids. source
Some wheat species are diploid, with two sets of chromosomes, but many are stable polyploids.
Einkorn wheat (T. monococcum) is diploid (AA, two complements of seven chromosomes, 2n=14). source
Einkorn wheat (T. monococcum) is diploid (AA, two complements of seven chromosomes, 2n=14).
Most tetraploid wheats (e.g. emmer and durum wheat) are derived from wild emmer, T. dicoccoides. source
Most tetraploid wheats (e.g. emmer and durum wheat) are derived from wild emmer, T. dicoccoides.
Hexaploid wheats evolved in farmers' fields. source
Hexaploid wheats evolved in farmers' fields.
The presence of certain versions of wheat genes has been important for crop yields. source
The presence of certain versions of wheat genes has been important for crop yields.
On 29 November 2012, an essentially complete gene set of bread wheat was published. source
On 29 November 2012, an essentially complete gene set of bread wheat was published.
In traditional agricultural systems wheat populations often consist of landraces. source
In traditional agricultural systems wheat populations often consist of landraces.
Wheat has also been the subject of mutation breeding, with the use of gamma, x-rays, ultraviolet light, and sometimes harsh chemicals. source
Wheat has also been the subject of mutation breeding, with the use of gamma, x-rays, ultraviolet light, and sometimes harsh chemicals.
Bread wheat with high grain iron and zinc content was developed through gamma radiation breeding. source
Bread wheat with high grain iron and zinc content was developed through gamma radiation breeding.
The four wild species of wheat, along with the domesticated varieties einkorn, emmer and spelt, have hulls. source
The four wild species of wheat, along with the domesticated varieties einkorn, emmer and spelt, have hulls.
Hulled wheats are often stored as spikelets because the toughened glumes give good protection against pests of stored grain. source
Hulled wheats are often stored as spikelets because the toughened glumes give good protection against pests of stored grain.
There are many botanical classification systems used for wheat species, discussed in a separate article on wheat taxonomy. source
There are many botanical classification systems used for wheat species, discussed in a separate article on wheat taxonomy.
Wheat is grown on more than 218,000,000 hectares (540,000,000 acres), larger than for any other crop. source
Wheat is grown on more than 218,000,000 hectares (540,000,000 acres), larger than for any other crop.
The most common forms of wheat are white and red wheat. source
The most common forms of wheat are white and red wheat.
