Variety traits

Buckwheat protein content

Fagopyrum esculentum Moench

Protein content in buckwheat grain is a key indicator of its nutritional value and varies from 8.5% to 18.9%. This trait is determined by varietal characteristics and the meteorological conditions of the season.

In the reference 13 varieties crop Buckwheat, where this is mentioned in the description.

The protein content in buckwheat grain averages 10–11%, with values of 13.5–16.2% and above considered high for modern varieties. Protein accumulation in the grain is distributed unevenly: its concentration reaches 48.3–52.5% in the embryo, whereas it accounts for only 5.7–6.1% in the endosperm. In breeding, this parameter correlates closely with the morphological proportion of the embryo in the caryopsis.

This trait is varietal, yet it is subject to significant influence from climatic factors of the specific growing year. The formation of protein composition is also affected by the availability of mineral nutrients to the plants; however, excessive nitrogen fertilization can reduce overall yield by stimulating the development of vegetative mass at the expense of generative organs.

General information about the subject — on the page Protein content.

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Varieties of Buckwheat mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.