Triticum spelta
Triticum spelta, commonly known as spelt or dinkel wheat, has been cultivated since around 5000 BCE. It served as a staple food in Europe from the Bronze Age to medieval times. While some consider spelt a subspecies of common wheat, it holds independent academic importance. Spelt's resilience and adaptability to challenging growing conditions are well-known. Its distinct genetic makeup sets it apart from modern wheat varieties, making it a valuable resource for genetic improvement in breeding programs.
| Species: |
Triticum spelta |
| Abbreviation: |
T. spelta |
| Ploidy: |
hexaploid |
| Chromosomes: |
42 |
| Genomic SSRs: |
314,128 |
| Genic SSRs: |
108,955 |
| Genome size: |
14.00G |
| Assembly: |
PGSBv2.0_Spelta |
| Genome URL: |
T. spelta Genome URL |
| Accession: |
PI190962 |
