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Variety traits

Vitreousness

Vitreousness is an indicator of wheat grain endosperm consistency, reflecting the density of the bond between starch granules and protein. It is a key quality trait that determines the grain grade and its technological properties during processing.

Mentioned in descriptions 836 varieties reference book.

Vitreousness reflects the structure of the grain endosperm and is manifested in its appearance when viewed against light. Vitreous grains are characterized by high density, transparency, and a glossy fracture, which indicates a strong bond between starch and protein. In contrast, mealy grains have a matte, loose structure and a white color due to the weak bond between these components.

This indicator depends on the genetic characteristics of the variety, as well as on growing conditions and applied agricultural practices. Hot, dry weather during the grain-filling period and a short growing season contribute to an increase in vitreousness, whereas, for example, an excess of phosphorus during fertilization can reduce it.

The evaluation of vitreousness is expressed as a percentage and is carried out visually, by the diaphanoscopy method, or using optical-computer diagnostics. Grain lots are classified as low-vitreous, medium-vitreous, or high-vitreous based on the percentage content of vitreous and partially vitreous grains.

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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.

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Syngenta Participations AG

IT
6 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

SAS FLORIMOND DESPREZ VEUVE and FILS

FR
6 records

Merkawa

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
6 records

Maciste

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

ISEA S.R.L

IT
5 records

Incanto

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

CO.NA.SE SOC.COOP.AGR

IT
5 records

Halilbey

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Trakya Agricultural Research Institute (TR)

BG
4 records

Egeo

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Societa Produttori Sementi S.p.A

IT
5 records

Dunaviya

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Veselin Dochev, Ivan Panayotov, Ivan Todorov

BG
6 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

REGAL SEMENTI SRL

IT
5 records

DK 262

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

G.I.E. SOCKALB

3 records

E'STER

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

DAVYDOVA NATAL'Ya VLADIMIROVNA / BERKUTOVA NAZIYa SULTANOVNA / ShIShKINA TAT'YaNA SERGEEVNA / ShARAHOV ANATOLIJ ALEKSEEVICh / NETTEVICh E'NGEL' DANILOVICh / ShAROShKINA ELENA EVGEN'EVNA / VITVITSKAYa IRINA GEORGIEVNA / DAVYDOVA ELENA IVANOVNA / PAVLOVA OL

SK
3 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

CZ SK
5 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rene Baraten

DE UA
4 records

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Franck CHAUVEAU

IT UA
5 records

Wiwa

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Getreidezüchtung Peter Kunz Peter Kunz

CZ DE
4 records

Płomyk

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn

Hodowla Roslin Snowidza Sp.z.o.o

NL PL
3 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
4 records

Mondur

Protection expired

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Groupement Agricole Essonnois (FR)

DE FR
4 records

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Przedsiębiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkółkarstwa Spółka Akcyjna w upadłości likwidacyjnej \Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

CZ PL
4 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2n

ES
4 records

Nicola

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

GENETIC SERVICES S.R.L.

IT
4 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

ES
4 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

ES
4 records

Scaro

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Getreidezüchtung Peter Kunz Peter Kunz

4 records