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Boosting Wheat Quality with Smarter Nitrogen Timing and Application

Content Author: CDR

Wheat grain quality directly affects flour performance and final product value. Nitrogen (N) fertilisation strategies—timing, method, and formulation—play a key role in shaping both yield and quality. Applying a previously estimated total dose in split doses at tillering and stem elongation stages, especially as soil-applied urea, improved grain protein, gluten content, and flour strength (alveograph W). Foliar N with micronutrients had less impact on quality. In contrast, N applied with compound fertilisers containing macro- and micronutrients tended to reduce grain protein and Zeleny index. While mineral N increased grain yield, differences in dry matter, kernel size, and hardness were more influenced by application method than total N dose. For farmers aiming to improve both yield and baking quality, targeted soil N applications at key growth stages offer the best balance between productivity and grain quality.

Funded by the European Union and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, European Commission or UKRI. Neither the European Union, European Commission nor UKRI can be held responsible for them.

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