Cuccitta is a hexaploid wheat that is part of the genetic heritage of the northeastern regions of Sicily. The variety is classified as a folk or local variety, officially included in catalogs as a conservation variety.
In scientific literature, the variety is identified by the morphological characteristics of the glumes and molecular genetic traits, often acting as a reference sample in the study of Sicilian wheats. The variety is traditionally used in baking and possesses adaptability to Mediterranean conditions.
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