Protein content is considered as one of the main quality parameter in wheat. Therefore, knowing the maximum and average content is very important for may reasons.
Durum usually has much higher protein 14 to 17% compared to 11 to 12% in bread wheat. Likewise durum contains nearly 27% wet gluten compared to 22% in bread wheat..
We found that average protein rate can be increased from 16.44 to 18.68 % at durum wheat by using additional urea application with sprinkler irrigationduring heading stage. Best regards