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Protein content — durum wheat

Triticum durum Desf.

Protein content determines the quality of durum wheat for the pasta industry and is a key indicator of its grade.

In the reference 258 varieties crop Durum wheat, where this is mentioned in the description.

For durum wheat, protein content is a determining factor for technological properties, as it is the protein complex consisting of gliadins and glutenins that forms the gluten network. Protein content below 10% is considered low, while a figure of at least 13% is deemed optimal for high-quality raw material, and first-class grain requires a level of 13.5% or higher on a dry matter basis.

Protein accumulation is influenced by agronomic factors, including nitrogen and sulfur availability, as well as the timing of top-dressing, especially during the grain-filling stage. When planning for high yields, a dilution effect is observed, where protein concentration may decrease, necessitating a careful balance in the crop's mineral nutrition system.

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

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Varieties of Durum wheat 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.

Casanova

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

APSOVSEMENTI S.P.A.

IT
7 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI

IT
6 records

Spartaco

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

ISEA S.R.L

IT UA
7 records

SY Nilo

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Syngenta Participations AG

IT
7 records

Duralis

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Südwestdeutsche Saatzucht GmbH&Co.KG

DE UA
7 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Borislav Kobiljski

BG UA
7 records

Svevo

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Societa Produttori Sementi S.p.A

ES IT
5 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Südwestdeutsche Saatzucht GmbH&Co.KG

ES
6 records

Platone

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Co.Na.Se. Soc. Coop. Agr., Apsovsementi S.p.A.

IT UA
7 records

Windur

Protection expired

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Saatzucht Lochow-Petkus (DE)

AT HR SI
5 records

Videodur

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

AT UA
6 records

Zenit

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Societa Produttori Sementi S.p.A

IT
5 records

Grador

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

IRTA/BATLLE

ES
5 records

Nazareno

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

REGAL SEMENTI SRL

IT
5 records

Ecem

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

PROGEN SEED INC.

GR
5 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
5 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

G.A.E. RECHERCHE

GR
5 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

ES
5 records

Cleto

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

ISEA S.R.L

IT
5 records

Tempradur

Protection expired

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

NDSU Research Foundation

ES GR
7 records

Catervo

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Eurogen srl (IT)

HR IT
5 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Co.Na.Se. Soc. Coop. Agr., Apsovsementi S.p.A.

IT
5 records

Farah

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

REGAL SEMENTI SRL

IT
5 records

Avispa

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Verneuil Semences de Provence

IT
5 records