Included are the earliest wheat species and grasses that originally crossed to produce wheat. By mapping the location of important traits or attributes on the wheat chromosomes, wheat researchers produce a genetic roadmap for wheat. Being able to better examine qualities in the lab before doing field testing saves valuable time and resources for the wheat breeder and wheat industry. Testing time may be reduced by as much as two years yet produce better results. Where Wheat is Grown.
Wheat is an extremely versatile crop.
The six classes and their thousands of varieties make it possible to plant wheat fields at sea level or on rolling, high-altitude slopes. Wheat is grown from Florida to the Canadian border, in the arid Arizona and on coastal plains. In fact, somewhere in the world, wheat is being harvested every month of the year. Spring wheats are planted just prior to or in April. They do not go through a dormant stage, but mature until harvested.