ASSESSMENT OF COMMON WHEAT QUALITY IN ROMANIA IN THE CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE-minireview
Valeria Gagiu, Elena Mateescu, Nastasia Belc
Abstract. The study aimed to assess common wheat quality in Romania in the context of climate change to identify adaptation measures and ensure the sustainability of the agri-food system. The negative effects of extreme weather events on cereals are manifested starting from the field by affecting the quantitative and qualitative crop indicators, which leads to the decrease of the trade indicators and, therefore to a potential threat for regional agri- food suppliers. The research put a special emphasis on common wheat grown in agricultural regions with a high risk of contamination with the fungi Fusarium spp. and mycotoxin deoxynivalenol. Scientific results will contribute to raising awareness of the climate change effects on the agri-food chain by beneficiaries in scientific research, agricultural production, trade and regulatory authorities. Scientific data are inputs for future projects on the use of artificial intelligence in agriculture and the establishment and/or updating of the risk envelope in the agri-food sector.
Keywords: wheat indicators, bread wheat quality, risk assessment, climate change
THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON FUSARIUM SPP. AND DEOXYNIVALENOL CONTAMINATION IN WHEAT IN THE MILLING-BAKERY SECTOR - minireview
Valeria Gagiu, Elena Mateescu, Nastasia Belc
Abstract: Climate change affects the quantity and quality of wheat harvests with effects on food safety and security. Consequently, companies must develop and implement appropriate strategies, starting with the acquisition of grains and continuing with the reception, milling of grains and processing of intermediate products, storage and distribution-trade of final products. This research addresses the impact of climate change on the milling-bakery sector in which the optimization of classic and modern technologies will strengthen the economic advantages of companies.
Key words:wheat, toxigenic fungi, optimization of milling technology, climate change