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A genome wide association scan for (1,3;1,4)-β-glucan content in the grain of contemporary 2-row Spring and Winter barleys.
BMC genomics - 17 Oct 2014
Houston Kelly, Russell Joanne, Schreiber Miriam, Halpin Claire, Oakey Helena, Washington Jennifer M, Booth Allan, Shirley Neil, Burton Rachel A, Fincher Geoffrey B, Waugh Robbie
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: (1,3;1,4)-β-Glucan is an important component of the cell walls of barley grain as it affects processability during the production of alcoholic beverages and has significant human health benefits when consumed above recommended threshold levels. This leads to diametrically opposed quality requirements for different applications as low levels of (1,3;1,4)-β-glucan are required for brewing and distilling...
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