Triticum aestivum
Triticum aestivum, commonly known as bread wheat or common wheat, is a cultivated wheat species and the most widely grown cereal crop in the world. The species is a hexaploid and is a member of the grass family Poaceae. Bread wheat is a staple food for millions of people worldwide and is used to make a variety of food products, including bread, pasta, and noodles. The crop is also an important source of protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients.
| Species: |
Triticum aestivum |
| Abbreviation: |
T. aestivum |
| Ploidy: |
hexaploid |
| Chromosomes: |
42 |
| Genomic SSRs: |
269,000 |
| Genic SSRs: |
105,929 |
| Genome size: |
14.55G |
| Assembly: |
IWGSC |
| Genome URL: |
T. aestivum Genome URL |
| Accession: |
Chinese Spring |
