Crop Type: Open field crop
Breeding system: Predominantly autogamous
Durum wheat (Triticum turgidum L. ssp. durum Desf.) is an annual species belonging to the Poaceae family. Its origins can be traced back to the Fertile Crescent around 8000 BC and reached North Africa via southern Europe around 5000 BC (Feldman 2001). Nowadays durum wheat is being cultivated in Mediterranean regions under rainfed conditions, with yield being dependant on the height of rainfall each year, which is a highly variable parameter (Simane et al. 1993; European Journal of Agronomy 2004). Landraces are adapted to the environmental conditions and agronomic practices of the regions of origin.
References- European Journal of Agronomy (2004) Vol 20, Issue 4, p. 419.
- Feldman M (2001) Origin of cultivated wheat. In: Bonjean AP, Angus WJ (Eds). The world wheat Book. A history of Wheat Breeding Lavoisier Publishing, Paris, pp. 3-57.
- Simane B, Struik PC, Nachit M, Peacok JM (1993) Ontogenic analysis of yield components and yield stability of durum wheat in water limited environments. Euphytica 71: 211-219
Landraces
| Name | Added values | |
| Saritsam | Historical interest, Processing value, Local market, External support, Listed in a register | View detail |