noun a genus of grasses including the goatgrasses
Aegilops species are important in studying the evolution of wheat genomes and in breeding programs to improve wheat varieties.
Aegilops is a genus of plants in the grass family, often referred to as wild wheat. It is used in genetic research for its relationship to cultivated wheat species.
Aegilops species are used in wheat breeding to introduce new traits such as disease resistance and drought tolerance.
Aegilops species are crossed with cultivated wheat to introduce desirable traits from wild relatives.
Aegilops species play a role in understanding the genetic diversity of wheat and in developing new cultivars with improved traits.
Aegilops is used in the field of botany to refer to a genus of grasses that includes important cereal crops such as wheat.
Biologists may study aegilops as part of their research on plant genetics and evolution.
Agricultural scientists may work with aegilops to develop new varieties of wheat with desirable traits such as disease resistance or higher yields.