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.

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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 Italian ryegrass 1 Maize 1 Oat 1 Triticum aestivum subsp. aestivum x Triticum aestivum subsp. spelta 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.

Pompel

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu

2 records

LG Illuminate

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

3 records

KWS Cranium

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KWS UK LTD

3 records

Cantata

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

PLANT BREEDING INTERNATIONAL CAMBRIDGE

3 records

WPB Pebbles

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Wiersum Plantbreeding B.V.

3 records

Statur Sejet

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Sejet Planteforaedling I,S

4 records

RGT Furiosa

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2N S.A.S

3 records

Radocha

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

3 records

PS Lubica

Active

Triticum aestivum subsp. aestivum x Triticum aestivum subsp. spelta

Národné Polnohospodárske a Potravinárske Centrum (NPPC)

2 records

Fuzja

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

4 records

Zuzana

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

3 records

Bertold

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

4 records

Verita

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

4 records

Sani

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

6 records

IS Mandala

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

4 records

BOR Leivo

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

4 records

Meritto

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

4 records

IS Carrier

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

4 records

LG Resonanz

Application submitted

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum · Bread wheat

CZ DE

2 records

MS Luneta

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

3 records

Brilliant

Active

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum · Bread wheat

CZ DE

2 records

Waxydie

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

2 records

MS Arlis

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

3 records

Limbora

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

3 records

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