Starch content in triticale grain is an indicator of its chemical composition, determining its energy value for feed purposes and yield in the alcohol industry.
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varieties
crop Triticale,
where this is mentioned in the description.
The starch content in triticale grain is a varietal trait and varies within the range of 62–71% of dry matter. This indicator characterizes triticale as a high-energy raw material, with the starch yield from this crop often exceeding that of traditional wheat and rye varieties.
High starch content makes triticale promising for ethyl alcohol production and for use as a valuable component in compound feeds for cattle and swine. The rate of triticale starch degradation in the rumen of animals is closer in its characteristics to wheat starch than to barley starch.
Polarimetric and spectroscopic methods, including NIR spectroscopy, are used to evaluate this indicator. When selecting a variety, it should be noted that the actual starch content is subject to high variability influenced by environmental conditions, climate, and soil type, rather than being determined solely by the plant genotype.
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Starch content.
Varieties of Triticale mentioned in the description
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