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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.

Pescadou

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

S. A. FLORIMOND DESPREZ VEUVE ET FILS

FR
5 records

Tripudio

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

VENTUROLI VITTORIO

IT
5 records

Yelodur

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

SERASEM

FR IT
6 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI

IT
5 records

Gregorio

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI

IT UA
5 records

Vespucci

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

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

IT
5 records

Telemaco

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

ISEA S.R.L

IT
5 records

Montale

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

CO.NA.SE SOC.COOP.AGR

IT
5 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

F.lli Cozzi S.R.L.

IT
5 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

REGAL SEMENTI SRL

IT
6 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Gyula Vida^^^Ottó Veisz^^^Zoltán Bedő^^^László Láng^^^Ildikó Karsai

HU
6 records

Giulio

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI

IT
5 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

ES IT
6 records

Incanto

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

CO.NA.SE SOC.COOP.AGR

IT
5 records

Marakas

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Florimond Desprez Veuve & Fils S.A.S

IT
5 records

Duetto

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique I.N.R.A.

FR IT
7 records

Maciste

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

ISEA S.R.L

IT
5 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Syngenta Participations AG

IT
6 records

Egeo

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Societa Produttori Sementi S.p.A

IT
5 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Caussade Semences SA (FR)/HARDOUIN Jean Pierre (FR)

FR
5 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Cereal Research non-profit Ltd.co (HU)

HR HU
4 records

Duramant

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Christof Immanuel Kling

DE
5 records

Trionfo

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

VENTUROLI SEMENTI S.R.L.

IT
4 records

Lecitur

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

RAGT 2n

ES IT
5 records