Question

Triticale is produced by the crossing of

• A. rye and maize
• B. wheat and rye
• C. wheat and maize
• D. wheat and barley

Answer 1

The correct option is B wheat and rye

Introduction to Triticale

Triticale is a hybrid of wheat (Triticum) and rye (Secale).

It is the first man-made crop derived by crossing wheat and rye which has the yield and grain quality of wheat and the disease resistance and a high tolerance for environmental stress of rye.