Genetic variation of technological quality in durum wheat

Durum wheat (Triticum durum) is a widely cultivated wheat species, with approximately 75% of global production consumed in the Mediterranean region. Its cultivation has remained a staple food for local populations, particularly in Tunisia and other Maghreb countries, where it is primarily used for...

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Main Authors: Nejla TURKI, Hassiba Chahdoura, Safia Elbok, Moncef Harrabi
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Language:Arabic
Published: Arid regions institute 2025-04-01
Series:Journal of Oasis Agriculture and Sustainable Development
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Online Access:https://www.joasdjournal.org/index.php/joasd/article/view/240
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Hassiba Chahdoura
Safia Elbok
Moncef Harrabi
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description Durum wheat (Triticum durum) is a widely cultivated wheat species, with approximately 75% of global production consumed in the Mediterranean region. Its cultivation has remained a staple food for local populations, particularly in Tunisia and other Maghreb countries, where it is primarily used for pasta, couscous, and bread. Despite the widespread cultivation of wheat in Tunisia, the country is currently facing food insecurity, and the conditions under which durum wheat is grown have a significant impact on its quality-related parameters. This study aims to investigate the genetic variation of technological quality in both local and imported durum wheat varieties, with the goal of identifying useful parameters for future breeding requirements. The results indicate that the imported varieties Ismur and Portodur, which exhibit resistance to lodging and various diseases, are suitable for the needs of farmers. Additionally, the imported varieties Ismur and Silur, along with the local variety Nasr, meet the criteria for gluten and protein content, making them valuable for the semolina industry.
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spelling doaj-art-acc977dcc3a4499c9f708b4bcc3927db2025-08-20T03:05:39ZaraArid regions instituteJournal of Oasis Agriculture and Sustainable Development2724-699X2724-70072025-04-0170110.56027/JOASD072024Genetic variation of technological quality in durum wheatNejla TURKI0Hassiba ChahdouraSafia ElbokMoncef HarrabiISSAT Durum wheat (Triticum durum) is a widely cultivated wheat species, with approximately 75% of global production consumed in the Mediterranean region. Its cultivation has remained a staple food for local populations, particularly in Tunisia and other Maghreb countries, where it is primarily used for pasta, couscous, and bread. Despite the widespread cultivation of wheat in Tunisia, the country is currently facing food insecurity, and the conditions under which durum wheat is grown have a significant impact on its quality-related parameters. This study aims to investigate the genetic variation of technological quality in both local and imported durum wheat varieties, with the goal of identifying useful parameters for future breeding requirements. The results indicate that the imported varieties Ismur and Portodur, which exhibit resistance to lodging and various diseases, are suitable for the needs of farmers. Additionally, the imported varieties Ismur and Silur, along with the local variety Nasr, meet the criteria for gluten and protein content, making them valuable for the semolina industry. https://www.joasdjournal.org/index.php/joasd/article/view/240Durum wheatQuality related parametersFarmer’s needsSemolina industry's needs
spellingShingle Nejla TURKI
Hassiba Chahdoura
Safia Elbok
Moncef Harrabi
Genetic variation of technological quality in durum wheat
Journal of Oasis Agriculture and Sustainable Development
Durum wheat
Quality related parameters
Farmer’s needs
Semolina industry's needs
title Genetic variation of technological quality in durum wheat
title_full Genetic variation of technological quality in durum wheat
title_fullStr Genetic variation of technological quality in durum wheat
title_full_unstemmed Genetic variation of technological quality in durum wheat
title_short Genetic variation of technological quality in durum wheat
title_sort genetic variation of technological quality in durum wheat
topic Durum wheat
Quality related parameters
Farmer’s needs
Semolina industry's needs
url https://www.joasdjournal.org/index.php/joasd/article/view/240
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