These statements were made when the growing problems were not solved. The grain itself resembles wheat in size, shape, and color, although it is slightly larger and longer and darker in color. This was originally developed in Sweden in the late 1800s. The first specifically developed hybride was reported from Scotland in 1875. It is grown in small quantities in the United States.
Composition Has excellent amino acid balance.
It is particularly high in lysine, which is the first limiting amino acid in cereal grains. The chemical composition is similar to wheat except it is higher in free sugar content. It is used in products in combination with wheat flour to enhance the nutritive value. Blakslee, A.F. and A.G. Avery. Methods of inducing doubling of chromosomes in plants.