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Variety traits

Protein content

Protein content is a key grain quality indicator determining its grade, market value, and end-use, expressed as a percentage of grain mass.

Mentioned in descriptions 10 797 varieties reference book.

Protein content is a critically important indicator that determines the technological value of grain, which forms high-quality gluten for baking, as well as its nutritional value for feed. This parameter is expressed as a percentage of grain mass and directly affects the crop grade and its market value upon sale.

This indicator depends on the genetic potential of a variety, although the actual result is significantly influenced by agricultural practices and environmental conditions. Key factors in protein accumulation include nitrogen nutrition during the reproductive period, temperature regime, and water balance, with high yields often leading to a decrease in protein concentration due to the dilution effect.

To determine the mass fraction of protein, the Kjeldahl method, which is the arbitration method, the Dumas method, and rapid analysis using IR spectroscopy are employed. In the variety testing system, protein parameters are evaluated in various agro-climatic zones to determine variety stability, with high values for top-grade wheat often reaching 14% and above, whereas values below 11% limit baking properties.

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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.

Andreea

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

2 records

Barcurba

Terminated

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

2 records

Yunka

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

UA
3 records

Sampo

Active

Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean

FI
3 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

FI
3 records

Rozanna

Active

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

UA
2 records

Rtanj

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Cent. za poljo. i t. i. (YU)

SI
4 records

Rajac

Protection expired

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Cent. za strna žita (YU)

SI
2 records

Overtune

Protection expired

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

FI
2 records

Mirna

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

HU
2 records

Merlin

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

SK
3 records

Markola

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SK
3 records

Macho

Active

Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean

DE
2 records

Marika

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

FI
3 records

Katri

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

FI
3 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SK
2 records

IS Solaris

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SK
3 records

Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean

SE
2 records

Diszkosz

Terminated

Lens culinaris Medik. · Lentil

HU
2 records

Cera 395

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RO
2 records

Cera 270

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RO
2 records

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