A History of Agriculture in India v1.c19.s7.5
A History of Agriculture in India v1.c19.s7.5
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v1.c19.s7.5
*T. sphaerococcum* is a wheat of great antiquity and has been found in the excavations at Mohenjo-daro dating back to 2300 B.C. (Fig. 90). It is supposed to have originated in the north-western area of the Indian subcontinent. It appears that in ancient India the cultivation of *T. sphaerococcum* was widespread. It has high resistance to drought and this factor has contributed to its success. *T. sphaerococcum* appears to be a derivative of *T. aestivum*.