DETERMINATION OF FALLING NUMBER AND EXTENSOGRAPHICAL PROPERTIES OF SOME BREAD WHEAT VARIETIES CULTIVATED IN CENTRAL ANATOLIA REGION

In order to determine the rheological (extensograph and falling number) properties of some bread wheat varieties cultivated in Sivas, 4 cultivars (Esperia, Tosunbey, Flamura-85, Krasunia Odeska) were performed in the total of 600 samples, including replicates from 150 different locations. In the survey; FN (falling number) (sec), FFN (fungal falling number) (sec), Water absorption (%), Energy (cm2 ) (45', 90', 135'), Extensibility (mm) , 135'), Maximum resistance (BU) (45', 90', 135') as rheological properties were investigated. Significant differences were found between the varieties in terms of the characteristics examined. Maximum water absorption (54.1%) and extensibility (159 mm, 45') were observed in Flamura-85 cultivar while FN and FFN showed the highest values (358.8'', 652.8'') of Esperia variety. Maximum resistance and energy respectively; Esperia (766 BU, 135') and Tosunbey (135 cm2 , 90') varieties. In the direction of the results obtained from the parameters examined, Esperia and Tosunbey cultivars appeared in the foreground.