TECNICA MOLITORIA Vol. 70 - DECEMBER 2019

 

52 - Organic and conventional management of durum wheat: yields and healthy potential of grain and pasta
R. Mancinelli - F. Nocente - E. De Stefanis - R. Ciccoritti - S. Pucciarmati - F. Taddei - E. Campiglia - P. Papetti - E. Radicetti

 

The effect of the cropping system (conventional vs. organic) and soil tillage (conventional vs. reduced tillage) on the yields and on the health potential of durum wheat grain as well as on semolina and pasta quality traits was investigated. The combined effect of the ropping system and weather conditions determined significant differences in durum grain yield and quality parameters. The durum grain yield was on average 15 % lower in the organic grain. The air temperature influenced the grain yield more in the organic wheat, while high rainfall during the grain filling stage produced a higher grain yield in the conventional wheat. Protein and gluten content were higher in the conventional when the regular rainfall distribution occurred, probably due to a lower nitrogen supply in the organic. Proteins and W index were generally higher in the conventional. The quality of cooked spaghetti was comparable in both management systems, while climatic conditions were the major factor affecting the quality of durum wheat.

 

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