Wild barley + durum wheat = Tritordeum, a novel cereal crop with big potential

Wild barley + durum wheat = Tritordeum, a novel cereal crop with big potential

[Disclosure: AgFunderNews’ parent company AgFunder is an investor in Vivagran.] Rich in protein, fiber, and lutein and low in immunogenic gliadins from gluten, Tritordeum—a climate-resilient cross between wild barley and durum wheat—delivers an array of benefits for bakers, brewers, and distillers. The focus now is on increasing yields to bring it to the mainstream, says Vivagran cofounder Etienne Vassiliadis, who was so blown away by Tritordeum…