Which of the following is the correct scientific name of common or bread wheat derived by binominal nomenclature?

Triticum vulgare

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Triticum aestivum

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Oryza sativa

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Zea mays

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Solution

The correct option is B Triticum aestivum
The following are the scientific names of common staple food:
Common wheat - Triticum aestivum
Germ oil wheat - Triticum vulgare
Rice - Oryza sativa
Maize - Zea mays

Triticum aestivum is scientific name of common wheat or bread wheat and Triticum vulgare is the wheat used for germ oil which is rich in vitamin E.

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