AUTHOR(S) / АУТОР(И): Relja Suručić 
, Sanja Đurović , Duška Delić , Dejan Zejak , Zora Dajić Stevanović
DOI: https://doi.org/10.46793/SBT26.035S
ABSTRACT / САЖЕТАК:
This study evaluated the protein content chemical composition and polyphenolic profile of the traditional wheat landrace Brkulja cultivated in Bosnia and Herzegovina, BiH and Montenegro, ME. Grain samples were collected from Kneževo (BiH) and Bijelo Polje (ME). Protein content was determined using a modified Kjeldahl method, while individual polyphenolic compounds were identified and quantified by RP-HPLC. Distinctness, uniformity and stability (DUS) testing confirmed that Brkulja wheat from Kneževo is a stable and distinct spring wheat variety. Protein content averaged 15.3% in Brkulja from Kneževo and 14.0% in Brkulja from Bijelo Polje, indicating a relatively high protein level compared to modern bread wheat. Fourteen polyphenolic compounds were detected, with quercetin, naringin and dihydrocaffeic acid as dominant constituents. The results demonstrate that Brkulja wheat possesses valuable nutritional and functional properties, supporting its conservation and potential use in sustainable and quality-oriented food systems.
KEYWORDS / КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ:
Brkulja wheat, protein content, polyphenols, antioxidant properties
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT / ПРОЈЕКАТ:
The research presented in this article is part of the GreenCrop project financially supported by Ministry of Science and Technological Development, Montenegro and through the grant for technological innovation support in agriculture Grant No. 12/2.3.-403-10210/24, financially supported by Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of the Republic of Srpska and Grant No. 451-03-136/2025-03/200010 supported by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation, Republic of Serbia and finnaly to WBF MOVE grant Grant Contract No. PN-MO-6-026.
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