Thinopyrum junceum explained

Thinopyrum junceum, commonly named sand couch-grass, is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.^[1] It is found in Europe and temperate Asia, and grows from rhizomes.^[2] They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 52 cm tall.^[3]

A relative of wheat, Thinopyrum junceum is salt-tolerant. A hybridization of the two creates a salt-tolerant wheat variety.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Thinopyrum junceum (L.) Á.Löve Plants of the World Online Kew Science . 2022-07-12 . Plants of the World Online . en.
2. http://www.kew.org/data/grasses-db/www/imp03472.htm Elymus farctus
3. Web site: Thinopyrum junceum (L.) Á.Löve - Encyclopedia of Life. 2022-02-04. eol.org.
4. C.N. Law. New Small-grained Cereals which may have Value in Agriculture. New Crops for Food and Industry. International Centre for Underutilised Crops. 1989
5. A physiologists's approach to improve the salt tolerance of wheat. Gorham, J. . Wyn Jones, R. G. . Rachis. 1990. 9 . 2. 20–24 .