The reasons for creating a wheat/rye hybrid are similar to why humans hybridize other plants. Hybrids tend to increase hardiness and/or improve yield. Wheat has a number of drawbac… See more

Triticale isn’t generally grown or used as a commercial crop for food production. Rather, it … See more

As a kid, I vividly remember my grandmother eating rye toast – the smell, texture, taste, and especially the sight were shocking to a child who grew up eating white brea… See more

Why is wheat so much less nutritious than rye? The problem stems primarily from the fact that wheat suffers from the huge problem of overbreeding. This situation has led to dram… See more