Enhancing Durum Wheat Grain Quality and Safety: The Role of Organic Foliar Fertilization and Selenium Biofortification in Mediterranean Farming Systems
Field trials demonstrate that selenium biofortification and organic nitrogen improve grain quality in durum wheat, suggesting sustainable practices for Mediterranean agriculture.
Key Points
Grain quality improves with selenium biofortification, enhancing micronutrient content and safety traits.
Field experiments on Triticum turgidum ssp. durum reveal increased zinc and nitrogen levels after organic treatments.
Assessment of gluten protein quality shows stronger gluten indices with biofortification under water-limited conditions.
Integrating agronomic strategies may enhance sustainable wheat production and reduce mycotoxin contamination risks.