Triticale—An inter-generic hybrid

Summary

The earliest attempt to hybridise wheat and rye was recorded in these Transactions in 1874. The development of colchicine and similar chromosome doubling techniques has largely overcome the problems of sterility associated with inter-generic crosses of this type. Work in this field in eastern Europe and more recently in Canada and Mexico has produced a remarkable range of these triticale hybrids which offer advantages over both their parents in appropriate circumstances.

The paper outlines some landmarks in the development of triticales and points to some of the more significant publications in this field in relationship to uses and potential uses of these cereals in human and animal nutrition.