Rugang Xu , Qiuxia Sun

Modern Agricultural Research Center, Cuixi Academy of Biotechnology, Zhuji, 311800, China
Author    Correspondence author
Field Crop, 2024, Vol. 7, No. 4   
Received: 11 May, 2024    Accepted: 23 Jun., 2024    Published: 14 Jul., 2024

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This study aims to provide a comprehensive comparison between triticale and wheat in terms of their yield performance, adaptability to various environmental conditions, and nutritional content. Triticale, a hybrid of wheat and rye, has shown promising results in several studies, often outperforming wheat in terms of biomass yield and forage quality, particularly in less favorable environments. This study highlights that triticale generally exhibits higher grain yield stability and better adaptability to water-limited and nitrogen-limited conditions compared to wheat. Additionally, triticale's nutritional profile, including crude protein content and total digestible nutrients, is comparable to that of wheat, making it a viable alternative for both grain and forage production. This study also discusses the potential of triticale in improving soil health and reducing nutrient leaching when used as a cover crop. Overall, this study underscores the potential benefits of incorporating triticale into agricultural systems, particularly in regions facing abiotic stressors such as drought and poor soil fertility.

Triticale; Wheat, Yield stability; Nutritional content; Abiotic stress adaptability