But the Siberian wheat variety was susceptible to rust and its yields were low.
The spring wheat model also has the option for the producer to choose the level of resistance present in the wheat variety grown.
Even though this wheat variety contains gluten, it has been found to be more easily digestible by people who may have slight allergic tendencies.
In Kyrgyzstan the wheat variety is widely available from street side vendors, mostly in the summer months.
It is less commonly used in modern cooking than other wheat varieties.
The key to overcome the threat is genetic resistance found in certain wheat varieties.
All wheat varieties are susceptible but some cultivars do not support cyst formation.
Normally, wheat varieties cannot adapt to new environments, due to the changing periods of sunlight.
The wheat variety "Pugsley" was named in his honour.
He went to Russia to find other wheat varieties and worked with Kansas State University researchers to develop new ones.