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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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Breakdown by crop

Vitreousness — Durum Wheat 138 Vitrescence — Soft Wheat 35 Watercore of Apple 11 Rice translucency 8 Melon translucency 6 Glassiness in lettuce 6 Wheat vitreousness 4 Corn Vitreousness 4

Found in these crops

Durum wheat 148 Bread wheat 50 Maize 25 Maize 15 Rice 12 Sorghum 7 Sorghum 5 Wheat 4 Sorghum 3 Apple 3 Triticale 2 Popcorn 2

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.

Progres

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

DK
2 records

Lainer

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

UA
3 records

Francisa

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

IT
2 records

Francescona

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

IT
2 records

IS Pompadur

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

SK
3 records

Franzesa

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

IT
2 records

Francesella

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

IT
2 records

Biancolilla

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

IT
2 records

Bianculidda

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

IT
2 records

Arcione

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

IT
2 records

Bc 723

Terminated

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

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

HR
2 records

GK Diadur

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

2 records

BEZOSTAYa 1

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SI
2 records

M17G77

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
1 record

Lacerta

Application submitted

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

PL
1 record

Zolotystyi

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Nesterova Natalia Havrylivna, Molodchenkova Olha Olehivna, Babaiants Olha Vadymivna, Rybalka Oleksandr Illich, Lytvynenko Mykola Antonovych, Kozlov Viktor Volodymyrovych, Albul Anatolii Oleksiiovych, Palamarchuk Anatolii Ivanovych,

UA
2 records

Yantarnyi

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Nesterova Natalia Hryhorivna, Molodchenkova Olha Olehivna, Vasyliev Oleksii Anatoliiovych, Rybalka Oleksandr Illich, Kozlov Viktor Volodymyrovych, Lytvynenko Mykola Antonovych, Albul Anatolii Oleksiiovych, Palamarchuk Anatolii Ivanovych,

UA
2 records

Vikont

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Shpak Dmytro Vasylovych, Petkevych Zoia Zakharivna, Vozhehova Raisa Anatoliivna, Cudin Valerii Mykhailovych,

UA
2 records

Trudivnytsia myronivs`ka

Application submitted

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Siroshtan Andrii Anatoliiovych, Yurchenko Tetiana Vasylivna, Derhachov Oleksandr Leonidovych, Volohdina Halyna Borysivna, Zamlila Nina Petrivna, Humeniuk Oleksandr Volodymyrovych, Kyrylenko Vira Viktorivna, Kolomiiets` Lidiia Andriivna, Kochmars`kyi Valen

UA
2 records

Torrild/Torrild

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

ERIK TYBIRK

UA
2 records