Published in Scientific Papers. Series A. Agronomy, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1
Written by Volkan YEŞİL, Vali ABDİYEV, Özgür TATAR
Wheat is a staple food grain that plays a vital role in daily diets worldwide. Therefore, even minor changes in wheat production and quality hold significant importance globally, particularly in today's context, where food crises are a pressing concern. While the effects of various environmental factors on wheat yield and quality have been extensively studied, research on the variation in quality traits of seeds from wheat plants exposed to the same environmental conditions remains limited. In this study, the quality traits and amino acid contents of wheat seeds grown under identical conditions were comparatively analyzed based on their size. The results showed that protein content, sedimentation value, and gluten levels were highest in medium-sized seeds, whereas starch content was found to be higher in large seeds. Moreover, essential amino acids crucial for human health were observed at the highest levels in smaller seeds of the same variety.
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