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Importance and grain composition:
Triticale is used for the production of special pastry, but mainly it is utilized for feeding purposes. Crude protein content in grains is higher than that of most cereals (15 – 17% on average). Proteins have a favourable aminoacid profile, high lysine content. Utilization of protein by animals is higher than that of wheat. Nitrogen-free extract content is 75 – 85%, fat content 1.5%, crude fibre content 2.5 %, content of minerals 2%. It can be used for all livestock species. Triticale can also be fed as green forage because it can create a larger amount of biomass with slower maturation than rye.
Cultivation requirements
Triticale has lower requirements for soil and climatic conditions than winter wheat, but higher than rye. It is more tolerant to low soil pH than winter wheat and less demanding for fertilizers. It is also more tolerant to a previous crop that winter wheat, but less than winter rye and winter barley.
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Common rye |
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