Prospect of use and status of research on hexaploid Triticale

This study analyzed the breeding history, morphological features, forage yield, nutritional quality, stress resistance, production status, and form of use of hexaploid Triticale (×Triticale Wittmack). It showed that Triticale has a high yield, high levels of protein, lysine, and crude fat, and low ash, low nitrogen-free extract, low neutral detergent fiber (NDF), and low acid detergent fiber (ADF) in the stem and leaves; the forage quality of Triticale is higher than that of wheat (Triticum aestivum), maize (Zea mays), oat (Avena sativa), and sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), and it has greater economic benefits regarding grain and forage, high resistance, and wide adaptability. Triticale is highly valued in animal husbandry as forage. We should increase the necessity and urgency of research and development on Triticale in alpine pastoral regions.