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INHERITANCE OF GRAIN PROTEIN AND LYSINE IN CROSSES OF THREE HIGH-PROTEIN WHEATS (TRITICUM AESTIVUM, L.).
Abstract
It has been estimated that cereals account for approximately 50% of the proteins consumed by the world's human population (Kent, 1970). Human requirements for pure protein are projected to be 69 million tons in 1975. By the year 2000, an increase of 57% will be needed to meet projected requirements of 108 million tons. An additional 150-200 million tons per year will be required for animal feed (Milling and Baking News, 1973).Increased protein content in the cereal grains could aid in alleviating the protein problem. Average protein percent of wheat is 14.3%; rye, 13.4%; corn, 10.2%; barley, 13.0%; oats, 12.0%; rice, 9.2%; and sorghum, 12.5% (Shellenberger, 1971). Protein values within a cereal do vary; for instance, wheat protein content can vary from 7% to 22% (Shellenberger, 1971). This variability can be attributed to genetic and environmental influences.
Subject Area
Agronomy
Recommended Citation
DIEHL, ALLEN LOUIS, "INHERITANCE OF GRAIN PROTEIN AND LYSINE IN CROSSES OF THREE HIGH-PROTEIN WHEATS (TRITICUM AESTIVUM, L.)." (1974). ETD collection for University of Nebraska-Lincoln. AAI7503418.
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/dissertations/AAI7503418