- Triticum durum is also known as macaroni wheat or hard wheat. - Durum wheat has a high protein content and strong gluten, making it suitable for pasta.
The botanical name of macaroni wheat is :
Asked in JPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Taxonomy (Taxonomic Characters and Evidence (Morphological, Anatomical, Cytological, Molecular))
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