Chemical composition of winter triticale grain depending on type of tillage in crop rotation

Abstract

Triticale is a fodder cereal with a high nutritional value of grains. It can also be used for food purposes, so the chemical composition of the grain is important. The aim of the study was to determine the changes in the macroelement content in the grains of winter triticale cultivars under the use of different tillage methods and the percentage of cereals in the crop rotation. The research shows that the chemical composition of grains depends on the weather conditions, tillage method, and the share of cereals in crop rotation, as well as the genetic factor. In the year of the study, with the highest precipitation in the growing period, the highest concentrations of magnesium and phosphorus were found. The accumulation of nitrogen and sodium in triticale grain was higher in the year with lower precipitation. In crop rotation with a lower percentage of cereals, higher concentrations of nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, and calcium were found. The concentrations of nitrogen, phosphorus and magnesium did not depend on the method of soil tillage, whereas in ploughing conditions, higher concentrations of potassium, calcium and sodium were found. Alekto cultivar was characterized by a higher content of macroelements (nitrogen and sodium) in the grains, while Fredro cultivar, of calcium. The content of phosphorus in grain was similar in Alekto and Cerber cultivars.

Asparaginase Treatment of Sea Buckthorn Berries as an Effective Tool for Acrylamide Reduction in Nutritionally Enriched Wholegrain Wheat, Rye and Triticale Biscuits

“…[47]. However, the amino acid profile of triticale flour in published studies [48][49][50][51][52] did not display separately the amounts of Asp/Asn and Glu/Gln, because the analytical methods used did not allow distinguishing carboxylated and amide forms of these amino acids. In the recent studies [17,53], data for free Asn content in triticale varieties have been published, but no information on a full amino acid profile.…”

Long‐term effect of conservation agriculture on the composition and nutritional value of durum wheat grains grown over 2 years in a Mediterranean environment

“…18 Another study in Poland showed that the reduced tillage decreased minerals such as K, Ca and Na compared with CT for triticale grain. 19 Regarding bioactive compounds in the maize grains, three tillage systems gave different results: NT had the highest phenol content, CT had the highest carotenoid content and tocopherol was higher under reduced tillage. 20 Djouadi et al 21 explained that the non-significant effect of NT on durum wheat in Algeria could be due to the short-term adoption of NT without soil cover.…”

“…Experiments conducted for 3 years in Poland on two barley grains showed that reduced tillage increased macro‐minerals (P and K) and decreased micro‐minerals (Fe, Zn and Cu) compared to the CT system 18 . Another study in Poland showed that the reduced tillage decreased minerals such as K, Ca and Na compared with CT for triticale grain 19 . Regarding bioactive compounds in the maize grains, three tillage systems gave different results: NT had the highest phenol content, CT had the highest carotenoid content and tocopherol was higher under reduced tillage 20 …”

Assessment of the Suitability of 10 Winter Triticale Cultivars (x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus) for Organic Agriculture: Polish Case Study

“…This cereal species is becoming more and more popular among farmers, also with those operating in the organic system. This is due to its beneficial traits, such as relatively low soil requirements [7,8], a higher resistance to diseases and soil acidification than wheat [6], significant yield potential [9][10][11][12], high fodder value [7,[13][14][15][16][17], and resistance to abiotic stresses, such as drought and frost [1,12,18]. Winter triticale is more sensitive to a forecrop than rye, but less sensitive than wheat and it can be cultivated after other cereals as it responds with a relatively small reduction of yield to a less favorable forecrop [19].…”