Increasing wheat production, despite climate change and the limitation of available resources, is a necessity in the context of increasing world consumption. The wheat breeding programs in Romania have continuously aimed to launch superior varieties, which meet the farmers' requirements. The research carried out between 2023 and 2024 led to important results both theoretically and practically regarding this crop. The two-year study, marked by significant climatic deviations, aimed to evaluate the behavior of five wheat varieties under various conditions, in order to identify the most productive and stable options for growers. The results obtained highlight a clear variability in the behavior of the tested varieties, emphasizing the importance of agricultural research for substantiating choices in practice. The SOLINDO, SOFRU and FLAVOR varieties offer promising prospects for producers, while SORRIAL and IZALKO require re-evaluations or adaptations in order to be able to effectively face the current climate challenges. Analyzing the protein content, the IZALKO variety stands out for its high values, being suitable for high-quality uses, along with SORRIAL, which exceeds the field average. Varieties with high starch content values (SOLINDO and FLAVOR) suggest better performing genetics or a higher capacity to capitalize on available resources, including climatic and soil factors. The analysis of the sedimentation index for the varieties taken in the study shows that IZALKO has the greatest potential for bakery applications, while the SOFRU and SOLINDO varieties may be less favorable for uses requiring a higher quality gluten.

Varieties, yields, protein, starch, sedimentation index

agronomy

Presentation: poster