Kashmir
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Syngenta Participations AG
DE
4 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.
Impresja
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
PL
6 records
Joniai
ActiveSecale cereale L. · Rye
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras
LT
4 records
Holstenkorn
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt
EGER| Erhardt Eger
DE
4 records
Intuicja
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
PL
4 records
Iglo
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S
DK
4 records
Gulden
ActiveSecale cereale L. · Rye
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
PL
5 records
GTW Dragana
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
N. Tsenov, K. Kostov, I. Panayotov, I. Todorov, I. Stoeva, T. Petrova, I. Iliev, V. Kiryakova
BG
4 records
GK Sára
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Petroczi Istvan / Erdei Peter / Tapai Dezsoene / Dobay Gabor / Juray Antal / Kazi Ignacne / Sueline Papai Marta / B. Nagy Laszlo / Csanyi Anna / Kotai Csaba
HU
4 records
Gratka
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
PL
6 records
GK Trivita
Activex Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Gabonakutató Nonprofit Közhasznú Kft, Szeged
HU
4 records
Franckentop
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt
Stephanie Franck
DE
4 records
Forhand
Protection expiredTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
RAGT CZECH S.R.O.
SK
4 records
Durafit
TerminatedTriticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Dr. Christoph Kling in Universität Hohenheim - Landessaatzuchtanstalt -
DE
4 records
Ehogold
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Landwirtschaftliche Fachschule Edelhof Saatzucht
AT
5 records
Cymbal
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Tina Henriksson
SE
4 records
Conforte
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt
Südwestsaat GmbH
DE
4 records
Canovus
TerminatedSecale cereale L. · Rye
Erich Knopf
DE
4 records
Aurolus
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SAATZUCHT DONAU GES.M.B.H. & COKG
AT
3 records
Astardo
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG
AT
4 records
Avokado
Activex Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
PL
4 records
Asgard
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SAATZUCHT JOSEF BREUN GmbH&Co.KG
DK
4 records
Atlantyda
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
PL
5 records
Alarich
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt
Friedrich Longin
DE
4 records