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Falling number

Falling number is a grain quality indicator that reflects the activity of the alpha-amylase enzyme, which affects the viscosity of flour paste. It is measured in seconds and characterizes the grain's ability to resist sprouting.

Mentioned in descriptions 1 568 varieties reference book.

The falling number is a critical grain quality indicator reflecting the activity level of the alpha-amylase enzyme. This enzyme breaks down starch in flour as it is converted into dough. With high enzyme activity, the starch liquefies too quickly, resulting in sticky dough, bread that loses its shape, has uneven porosity, and possesses a dark crumb.

The indicator is measured in seconds using the Hagberg-Perten method, which records the time it takes for a stirrer to fall through a gelatinized grain suspension. The optimal range is 250–280 seconds. Values below 150–180 seconds indicate grain spoilage due to sprouting, whereas values above 400 seconds may suggest a lack of enzymes necessary for a normal fermentation process.

The falling number value depends on the physiological characteristics of the variety, specifically its genetic resistance to pre-harvest sprouting. External conditions play an important role: high humidity, rain, and fog during the ripening period trigger pre-harvest sprouting. Agrotechnical practices, including harvest timing and correct grain drying and storage regimes, also affect the indicator.

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Breakdown by crop

Falling Number — Soft Wheat 388 Falling Number — Rye 78 Triticale Falling Number 16 Falling Number — Durum Wheat 13 Falling Number — Soft Wheat 11 Falling Number of Spelt 9

Found in these crops

Bread wheat 398 Rye 79 Triticale 16 Durum wheat 12 Bread wheat 11 Spelt 9 Triticum aestivum subsp. aestivum x Triticum aestivum subsp. spelta 1 Italian ryegrass 1 Maize 1 Oat 1

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

DANKOWSKIE DIAMENT

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Kryshtofik Renata, Bialokors`kyi IAn, Piatrusiak Alisiia,

AT CZ DE HR PL UA
17 records

Hyno esta

Application submitted

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Hybrinova Sa (FR)

BE FR
8 records

BG Ikona 2S

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Borislav Kobiljski

BG UA
8 records

Mulan

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Saaten-Union

BE EE HR HU LT PL +2
24 records

SU Performer

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Saaten-Union

AT CZ DE EE FI LT +4
20 records

Brasetto

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Peer Wilde^^^Brigitta Schmiedchen^^^Jutta Menzel

AT CZ DE DK FI LT +4
22 records

Palazzo

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Peer Wilde^^^Brigitta Schmiedchen^^^Jutta Menzel

AT CZ DE DK HR LT +4
20 records

Quintus

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

WIERSUM PLANTBREEDING

EE FR IE LT LU NL +2
21 records

Sw Talentro

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

SW Seed B.V.

CZ DE EE FR HR LT +4
23 records

Esprit

Protection expired

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Wilde, P.

AT BE DE DK EE LT +3
21 records

Etana

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Deutsche Saatveredelung AG, D-59557 Lippstadt

EE FI HU LT LV PL +1
20 records

KWS Binntto

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Peer Wilde^^^Brigitta Schmiedchen^^^Jutta Menzel

AT CZ DE DK EE FI +2
18 records

Lennox

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Strube, D

EE FI FR LT LU PL +1
22 records

Amilo

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Wolski, T

AT DE EE FI HU LV +3
24 records

Chevignon

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SAATEN UNION RECHERCHE

BE FR HU LT LU PL +1
19 records

Rotax

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Strube Research GmbH & Co. KG, D- 38387 Sollingen

DK EE LT LV PL SE +1
13 records

Dublet

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp z.o.o. (PL)

CZ DE FR LT LU MT +1
16 records

Apexus

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Saatzucht Donau, A

HU LT RO SK UA
16 records

SU Elrond

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

HYBRO SAATZUCHT GMBH and CO KG

AT CZ DE DK EE LT +2
15 records

Grenado

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp z.o.o. (PL)

CZ DE EE FR HR LT +1
17 records

KWS Eterno

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

WILDE Peer, DE

AT DE DK EE PL UA
19 records

Tybalt

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Wiersum Plantbreeding B.V.

EE FR LT LU NL PL +1
20 records

Tacitus

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

AT HR HU LT PL SK +1
12 records

KWS Jethro

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

KWS Lochow

AT CZ DE DK EE FI +1
12 records

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