Assessing genetic diversity and developing traceability tools for the Sicilian tetraploid wheat conservation varieties supply chain

Durum wheat landraces and historical varieties, commonly referred to as conservation varieties, are gaining an increasing interest lately, due to their agronomic, cultural, and economic significance. In Sicily, these varieties are still cultivated and play a crucial role in supporting local agricultural systems. To promote their value and ensure product authenticity along the supply chain, reliable traceability tools are needed. We performed SNP genotyping on a collection of 181 tetraploid wheat