2 Haiyan County Agricultural Technology Promotion Center, Haiyan, 314300, Zhejiang, China


Triticeae Genomics and Genetics, 2025, Vol. 16, No. 1
Received: 23 Nov., 2024 Accepted: 30 Dec., 2024 Published: 15 Jan., 2025
This study explores the cultivation of specialty wheats, focusing on the opportunities and challenges they present. Specialty wheats, including ancient grains, colored wheats, gluten-free varieties, and high-nutritional wheats, offer advantages such as enhanced nutritional value, adaptability to specific environments, and meeting market demands. However, these varieties face challenges such as lower yields, limited market acceptance, and susceptibility to pests and diseases. The study discusses the potential of specialty wheats in organic agriculture and the functional food market, especially with the support of precision agriculture and genomic editing technologies, which can improve yields and environmental resilience. Additionally, low-input farming systems contribute to sustainable agriculture by reducing environmental footprints. The study suggests overcoming existing barriers through policy support, innovative breeding, and market strategies to promote the widespread cultivation and application of specialty wheats.
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