Physicochemical, microbiological, and microstructural changes in germinated wheat grain.

ABSTRACT: This study investigates the physicochemical, microbiological, and microstructural changes in soft wheat grain during germination under varying moisture conditions: moderately dry, moist, and wet. Pre-harvest sprouting can severely compromise grain quality and usability; however, understanding germination-induced changes offers insights into potential utilization strategies. Physical parameters-including thousand-kernel weight, test weight, and falling number-showed strong correlation with germination time, decreasing by 8.2%, 22%, and 74%, respectively. Microstructural analyses using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Raman spectroscopy revealed substantial degradation of starch granule morphology and kernel structure, with compact vitreous endosperm becoming porou

SUBMITTER: Shaimerdenova D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12419666 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature