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    Accurate wheat grain protein content (GPC) estimation is achievable using leaf SPAD and canopy chlorophyll fluorescence (SFR) measurements. These non-destructive methods provide valuable data for predicting GPC and yield of grain protein before harvest.

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    • Agricultural Science
    • Plant Physiology
    • Remote Sensing

    Background:

    • Accurate estimation of wheat grain protein content (GPC) is crucial for crop quality assessment and management.
    • Traditional methods for GPC analysis are destructive and labor-intensive.
    • Non-destructive techniques using spectral and fluorescence properties offer a promising alternative for real-time monitoring.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of wheat leaf SPAD and canopy chlorophyll fluorescence parameters (SFR) for estimating GPC.
    • To compare the correlation between GPC and chlorophyll parameters (SPAD, SFR) with leaf nitrogen content (LNC) and canopy nitrogen density (CND).
    • To develop and validate optimal models for GPC and yield of grain protein (YGP) estimation.

    Main Methods:

    • Field experiments were conducted on 110 wheat sample points, measuring leaf SPAD and canopy SFR values at five growth stages.
    • Leaf and canopy samples were analyzed for leaf nitrogen content (LNC) and canopy nitrogen density (CND).
    • Statistical analysis was performed to determine correlations between GPC, YGP, SPAD, SFR, LNC, and CND, leading to model development.

    Main Results:

    • Wheat canopy chlorophyll parameters (SFR) showed higher sensitivity to canopy nitrogen density (CND) than leaf nitrogen content (LNC).
    • Leaf SPAD values and canopy SFR parameters (SFR_G, SFR_R) were significantly correlated with wheat GPC and YGP, particularly at the milking stage.
    • Developed GPC estimation models using SPAD and SFR_R achieved R² values of 0.426 and 0.497, respectively, with low standard errors.

    Conclusions:

    • Wheat leaf SPAD and canopy chlorophyll fluorescence (SFR) are feasible and valuable indicators for estimating GPC before harvest.
    • SPAD effectively indicates single plant activity, while SFR parameters (SFR_G, SFR_R) better reflect wheat group activity.
    • The study demonstrates the potential of non-destructive chlorophyll measurements for precise wheat quality assessment.