The effect of cultivation intensity on mineral content in grain, flakes and bran of winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)--preliminary study

Rocz Panstw Zakl Hig. 2011;62(2):199-203.

Abstract

The aim of the study was to assess the effect of cultivation intensity on the Ca, Mg, Zn and Fe contents in winter wheat grain, flakes and bran. The initial material for the study comprised grain, flakes and bran of two winter wheat cultivars Kobiera and Bogatka. These cultivars were from two strain testing stations located in Lower Silesia, Zybiszów and Tomaszów Bolesławiecki in the years 2007-2008. The cultivation was conducted on two intensity levels: lower and higher The mineral content was determined by the flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS). The investigation showed that the level of cultivation had no significant effect on the content of all minerals analyzed in grain, flakes and bran. The Ca content in wheat grain, flakes and bran was stable, regardless of varieties, weather conditions, tillage intensity and cultivation place, furthermore soil conditions significantly affect Fe content in wheat grain, flakes and bran.

MeSH terms

  • Agriculture / methods
  • Calcium / analysis
  • Dietary Fiber / analysis*
  • Edible Grain / chemistry*
  • Edible Grain / classification
  • Humans
  • Iron / analysis
  • Manganese / analysis
  • Minerals / analysis*
  • Poland
  • Spectrophotometry, Atomic
  • Triticum / chemistry*
  • Triticum / classification
  • Weather
  • Zinc / analysis

Substances

  • Dietary Fiber
  • Minerals
  • Manganese
  • Iron
  • Zinc
  • Calcium