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Impact of Weather Conditions and Farming Systems on Size Distribution of Starch Granules and Flour Yield of Winter Wheat

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  • Indrek Keres

    (Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Fr.R. Kreutzwaldi 5, 51006 Tartu, Estonia
    Both authors contributed equally to this manuscript.)

  • Maarika Alaru

    (Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Fr.R. Kreutzwaldi 5, 51006 Tartu, Estonia
    Both authors contributed equally to this manuscript.)

  • Liina Talgre

    (Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Fr.R. Kreutzwaldi 5, 51006 Tartu, Estonia)

  • Anne Luik

    (Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Fr.R. Kreutzwaldi 5, 51006 Tartu, Estonia)

  • Viacheslav Eremeev

    (Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Fr.R. Kreutzwaldi 5, 51006 Tartu, Estonia)

  • Andres Sats

    (Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Fr.R. Kreutzwaldi 62, 51006 Tartu, Estonia)

  • Ivi Jõudu

    (Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Fr.R. Kreutzwaldi 62, 51006 Tartu, Estonia
    ERA Chair for Food (By-) Products Valorisation Technologies of Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Fr.R. Kreutzwaldi 56/5, Tartu 51006, Estonia)

  • Anu Riisalu

    (Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Fr.R. Kreutzwaldi 5, 51006 Tartu, Estonia)

  • Evelin Loit

    (Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Fr.R. Kreutzwaldi 5, 51006 Tartu, Estonia)

Abstract

The size distribution of wheat-grain starch granules has an impact on the yield of fine flour. The aim of the study was to compare the impact of conventional (mineral fertilizers, pesticides) and organic farming treatments (cover crops, composted cattle manure) on (i) the size distribution of starch granules, (ii) the level of the first break whole and fine flour yield. The grain samples of winter wheat cv Fredis were taken from a long-term field crop rotation experiment established in 2008 at the Estonian University of Life Sciences in Tartu County (58°22′ N, 26°40′ E) on Stagnic Luvisol soil. The weather conditions during the grain filling period of winter wheat had a strong impact ( p < 0.001) on the grain starch granule size distribution. The proportion of starch granules with a smaller diameter (C-type granules) was higher in years with a longer grain filling period. The size distribution of starch granules was not influenced by farming system. The increased proportion of C-type granules increased the fine flour yield significantly. Fertilisation with organic manure and twice with mineral nitrogen increased significantly the mean diameter value of different starch granules.

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  • Indrek Keres & Maarika Alaru & Liina Talgre & Anne Luik & Viacheslav Eremeev & Andres Sats & Ivi Jõudu & Anu Riisalu & Evelin Loit, 2020. "Impact of Weather Conditions and Farming Systems on Size Distribution of Starch Granules and Flour Yield of Winter Wheat," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 10(1), pages 1-11, January.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:10:y:2020:i:1:p:22-:d:310244
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    1. Vladan Ugrenović & Vera Popović & Milan Ugrinović & Vladimir Filipović & Ksenija Mačkić & Nataša Ljubičić & Slobodan Popović & Željko Lakić, 2021. "Black Oat ( Avena strigosa Schreb.) Ontogenesis and Agronomic Performance in Organic Cropping System and Pannonian Environments," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 11(1), pages 1-14, January.
    2. Indrek Keres & Maarika Alaru & Reine Koppel & Illimar Altosaar & Tiina Tosens & Evelin Loit, 2021. "The Combined Effect of Nitrogen Treatment and Weather Conditions on Wheat Protein-Starch Interaction and Dough Quality," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 11(12), pages 1-12, December.

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