Improving wheat protein quality for breadmaking: The role of biotechnology

P. R. Shewry, H. D. Jones

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Abstract

Biotechnology offers an opportunity to improve the breadmaking quality of wheat by changing the amounts of endogenous proteins, by expressing proteins from related species or by designing novel forms of proteins with specific properties. The major determinants of breadmaking performance are gluten proteins which account for about 80% of the total protein in white flour. Manipulation of high molecular weight (HMW) glutenin subunit genes by up- and down-regulation results in changes to functional properties.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBreadmaking
Subtitle of host publicationImproving Quality
EditorsStanley P. Cauvain
PublisherElsevier
Chapter10
Pages237-258
Number of pages22
Edition2
ISBN (Print)9780857090607
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2012
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameFood Science, Technology and Nutrition

Keywords

  • Dough strength
  • Genetic engineering
  • Genetics
  • Gluten proteins
  • HMW subunits

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