Detailed historic analysis of the pile-dwelling wheat Triticum compactum (Binkel)

Modern genetic analysis reveals that while present-day Triticum compactum (Binkel) shares significant similarities with Neolithic pile-dwelling wheat (Triticum antiquorum), it is not genetically identical. This historic study synthesizes archaeological evidence and past records to challenge the long-held assumption that Binkel represents a direct predecessor of European wheat. By critically examining tetraploid and hexaploid wheat findings from Alpine prehistoric settlements, the research highlights the complexity of wheat's evolutionary history in these regions. Despite genetic distinctions, Binkel remains nutritionally valuable today.

Kwich, M. (2023). Detailed historic analysis of the “pile-dwelling wheat” Triticum compactum (Binkel). International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.1504/ijgenvi.2023.10059663