Edelmann
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Saatzucht Edelhof
AT
6 records
Variety traits
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.
Breakdown by crop
Found in these crops
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.
Crusoe
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Nickerson International Research S.N.C.
NL
6 records
Cordiale
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
KWS UK LTD
FR
7 records
Bermude
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
FR
5 records
Bogatka
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
PL
7 records
Ashby
Protection expiredTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
KWS UK LTD
IE
7 records
Annie
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SELGEN A.S
CZ
6 records
Albertino
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt
Universität Hohenheim Landessaatzuchtanstalt Herrn Dr. Friedrich Longin
DE
6 records
KWS Chello
WithdrawnSecale cereale L. · Rye
KWS Lochow
DE
DK
EE
PL
6 records
Poezja
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
LT
PL
8 records
WPB Amber
WithdrawnTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
WIERSUM PLANTBREEDING
EE
LT
PL
4 records
Kanzler
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SAATZUCHTWIRTSCHAFT WALTER
DK
4 records
Ambicja
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Prezemyslaw Matysik
PL
UA
6 records
Astrid
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SELGEN A.S
LT
8 records
Merkawa
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
PL
6 records
GK Pilis
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Gabona Kutato, H
HU
5 records
GK Szemes
Activex Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Gabonakutato Nonprofit, HU
HU
6 records
BG Rezona
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Biogranum, Novi Sad
BG
5 records
BG Unistar
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
UNIGENETIC (BG)
HR
6 records
Andante
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Prof. dr Borislav Kobiljski - Biogranum d.o.o., Novi sad
BG
5 records
GKOGKAS-2
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
HAO-DEMETER - Cereal Institute
GR
3 records
E'TIDA
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
DENChICh SRBISLAV / KOBIL'SKI BORISLAV
HU
3 records
HYNO RENTA
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
DuPont de Nemours Hybrinova (FR)
FR
4 records
E'STER
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
DAVYDOVA NATAL'Ya VLADIMIROVNA / BERKUTOVA NAZIYa SULTANOVNA / ShIShKINA TAT'YaNA SERGEEVNA / ShARAHOV ANATOLIJ ALEKSEEVICh / NETTEVICh E'NGEL' DANILOVICh / ShAROShKINA ELENA EVGEN'EVNA / VITVITSKAYa IRINA GEORGIEVNA / DAVYDOVA ELENA IVANOVNA / PAVLOVA OL
SK
3 records