Genetic innovation
These historical lines are being grown for niche markets or being re-evaluated for their future usefulness to growers, thatchers and bakers. Lines that prove to be of value may be contenders for registration as Conservation varieies under current seed legislation.
Wheats (Triticum aestivum)
- Maris Widgeon
- Red Standard
- MILNS N59
- SQM 1314
- Yeoman
- Marsters A1
- White Fife
Some of these lines showcase the history of how modern bread wheats came into existence and others demonstrate how the traits are being manipulated to development varieties that can cope with modern agricultural challenges and consumer demands.
- Einkorn wheat – Domesticated (Triticum monococcum)
- Wild wheat/Emmer Wheat (Triticum dicoccoides/Triticum dicoccum)
- Goat Grass & Durum wheat (Aegilpos tauschii/Triticum turgidum durum)
- Synthetic Hexaploid wheat (SHW)
- Spelt (Triticum spelta)
