Question: Select the pair which is not correctly matched
Options:
(a) Emmer wheat – T. dicoccum
(b) Macaroni – T. durum
(c) Mexican wheat – T. aestivum
(d) Indian dwarf wheat – T. vulgare
-Indian dwarf wheat varieties belong to the species Triticum aestivum, as explained in the previous answer. T. vulgare is an outdated synonym for common wheat but is not the precise scientific name for the modern dwarf wheat varieties developed during the Green Revolution.
📌 Other Options Explanations:
-(a) Emmer wheat – T. dicoccum: This is a correct match. Emmer wheat is an ancient tetraploid wheat species.
-(b) Macaroni – T. durum: This is also correct. Durum wheat is used to make semolina flour, which is the primary ingredient in pasta.
-(c) Mexican wheat – T. aestivum: While the term "Mexican wheat" is not a standard classification, it likely refers to the semi-dwarf wheat varieties developed by Norman Borlaug in Mexico, which were instrumental in the Green Revolution. These varieties belong to the species Triticum aestivum.