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    Dietary fiber content of cereal grains influenced by weather, fertilization and cropping system
    (Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2025) Khaleghdoust, Banafsheh; Loit-Harro, Evelin (advisor); Korge, Mailiis (advisor); Värnik, Rando (advisor); Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; Stoddard, Frederick (opponent)
    ABSTRACT. Cereal grains like wheat, barley, and oats are crucial for global nutrition, providing essential dietary fibers such as arabinoxylans (AX) and beta-glucans (BG). This thesis examines how weather conditions, nitrogen fertilization, and intercropping affect AX and BG content in cereal grains grown in Estonia. It aims to identify best practices for enhancing nutritional value and sustainability in cereal production, supporting global health and environmental resilience. The thesis is based on three field experiments in Estonia: two at the Estonian University of Life Sciences in Tartu County and one at the METK in Jõgeva County. The first experiment (2014-2021) analyzed winter wheat and spring barley grains under various fertilization regimes and weather conditions and the second (2021) evaluated the genotype effect on AX and BG content in different wheat and barley varieties. The third experiment (2022-2023) compared barley and oat grains dietary fiber content in mono-cropping and intercropping systems. AX and BG contents were determined enzymatically and statistical analyses were performed to assess treatment effects. The study found that weather conditions significantly influenced dietary fiber content in cereal grains. Higher temperatures during the grain-filling period increased AX and BG content in winter wheat and spring barley. Moreover, nitrogen fertilization effect on AX and BG content in cereal grains was limited. Winter wheat AX content in organic system was higher only at lower grain filling temperatures when compared to conventional systems. Intercropping had mixed effects on dietary fiber content, with decreasing BG content in intercropped barley and unaffected content of AX in barley and oats. Genotypic variation in both fiber content was less when compared to the impact of species. In conclusion findings of this thesis demonstrate the possibility to enhance the dietary fiber content of cereal grains while promoting sustainable agriculture.