Iivo
ActiveSecale cereale L. · Rye
FI
3 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.
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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.
IS Patinas
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SK
3 records
Danko Granat
ActiveSecale cereale L. · Rye
LU
2 records
Aristaro
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
DE
2 records
IS Spirellina
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SK
3 records
Markola
Protection expiredTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SK
3 records
IS Solaris
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SK
3 records
Dańkowskie Monet
Application submittedSecale cereale L. · Rye
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
PL
1 record
Yelika
ActiveSecale cereale L. · Rye
Davydiuk Hanna Volodymyrivna, Shtakal Mykola Ivanovych, Levchenko Olha Serhiivna, Symonenko Nina Viktorivna, Holyk Liubov Mykolaivna, Huba Iryna Ivanivna,
UA
2 records
Wojtas
WithdrawnTriticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt
Uniwersytet Warmińsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie
PL
1 record
Tybalt / Tiubalt
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Bertrand Schuling
UA
2 records
Tuerkis
WithdrawnTriticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum · Bread wheat
SEMUNDO| SW Seed GmbH
DE
1 record
Torrild/Torrild
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
ERIK TYBIRK
UA
2 records
STK21G
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Stelian Fuia
UA
2 records
Sofiika
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Lytvynenko Mykola Antonovych, Rybalka Oleksandr Illich, Aksel`rud Dmytro Vadymovych,
UA
2 records
Rw Nadal
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
RAGT CZECH S.R.O.
CZ
2 records
Sacramento
WithdrawnTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
RAGT 2n, FR
FR
1 record
RGT Labelur
WithdrawnTriticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
RAGT 2n, FR
FR
1 record
PS Petra
Application submittedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Peter Hozlar
UA
2 records
PERKOW
TerminatedSecale cereale L. · Rye
LOCHOW-PETKUS
DK
2 records
OLVERA
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
AGROVEGETAL, S.A.
ES
2 records
Lukull
WithdrawnTriticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum · Bread wheat
HADMERSLEBEN| Syngenta Hadmersleben GmbH
DE
1 record
Lynx
WithdrawnLolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass
Forschungsanstalt Agroscope Reckenholz-Tänikon ART
AT
1 record
KWS H211
TerminatedSecale cereale L. · Rye
Gerardo Andres, Gordillo Rodriguez
UA
2 records