Rice bran as a substitute for soy protein and erythorbate in chicken nuggets

Abstract

The aim of this work was to compare three methods of estimating the optimal plot size for evaluating fresh matter in the IPR91-Baili and IPR92-Altar cultivars of buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench). Sixteen uniformity trials (blank experiments) were conducted, eight with the IPR91-Baili cultivar and eight with the IPR92-Altar cultivar. The trials were carried out at eight different sowing times. The fresh matter was evaluated in 576 basic experimental units (BEU), each 1 m × 1 m in size (36 BEU per trial). The optimal plot size was determined using the method of modified maximum curvature, the linear response plateau model and the quadratic response plateau model. The optimal plot size differs between methods, and decreases in the following order: quadratic response plateau model, linear response plateau model and modified maximum curvature. The optimal plot size for evaluating fresh matter in the IPR91-Baili and IPR92-Altar cultivars of buckwheat is 7.60 m2. This size can be used as a reference for future experiments with buckwheat.