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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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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.

Mossette

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Dario Fossati

4 records

LG Eagle

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

6 records

Laban

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

Landbruks- og matdepartementet, N - 0030 Oslo

4 records

LG Viper

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

6 records

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

KWS Momont Recherche Sarl

4 records

KWS Bonham

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KWS UK LTD

3 records

Impala

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

PLANT BREEDING INTERNATIONAL CAMBRIDGE

4 records

Iver

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu

4 records

Ketchum

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Syngenta UK Ltd

4 records

Gallant

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Syngenta UK Ltd

5 records

Eiger

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Aldo Fossati Agroscope / F. Weilenmann Agroscope / F.X. Paccaud Agroscope / G. Popow Agroscope / Hans Winzeler Agroscope / P. Fried Agroscope / W. Saurer Agroscope

4 records

Dosis

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

5 records

Fager

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu

4 records

Dilago

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Agroscope

4 records

Conqueror

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KWS UK LTD

3 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Agroscope

4 records

Cadlimo

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Agroscope

4 records

Copper

Active

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

Getreidezüchtung Peter Kunz

4 records

Cougar

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2N S.A.S

6 records

Axen

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Agroscope

4 records

Bonavau

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Agroscope

4 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

5 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Agroscope (Changins)

4 records

Arolla

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

F. Weilenmann Agroscope / Michael Winzeler Agroscope / W. Saurer Agroscope

4 records

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