ABSTRACT

Triticale is a truly man-made crop. It does not exist in nature, and it would not survive in the wild without human care. Triticale is a typically human inspiration. Knowing the undemanding, robust nature of rye being better than any other cereal in poorer environments, and the high yield potential and good quality of wheat, man wanted to create a less demanding, high-yielding, and good-quality plant, and he succeeded. Almost.