Masaccio

This bread wheat variety combines high yield and quality characteristics with wide adaptability across diverse growing environments. It exhibits good tolerance to cold stress, has a medium-tall plant height, strong stems, and shows good resistance to lodging.The variety demonstrates tolerance to powdery mildew, yellow rust, and brown rust diseases, ensuring stable performance under high disease pressure. It has strong tillering capacity, providing uniform stand establishment and good yield compensation.The recommended seeding rate varies by region but generally corresponds to 450–550 seeds per m², equivalent to 23–28 kg/da. The optimum sowing window for coastal regions is between 10 November and 10 December.This variety is recommended for cultivation in Çukurova, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, Southeastern Anatolia, the Aegean Region, the Black Sea Region, and the Thrace Region.

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Characteristic Features

Growth TypeAlternative
MaturityMedium
Plant Height95 – 105 cm
Hectolitre Weight80 – 84 kg / hl
Awn presenceAwned
Grain ColorRed
Grain HardnessSemi-Hard

Quality Characteristics.

Alveo Energy250 – 350
Ext.Energy80 – 130
Usage AreaBread
Protein Content (%)12 – 14
Gluten Content (%)30 – 35
Baking QualityGood
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