GM Barley  Barley
(Hordeum vulgare subsp. vulgare) is one the most important
cereal crops in the world. It is mostly grown in temperate climates
where wheat, oats and rye are also cultivated. The top barley producing
nations are the European Union, Canada, Russia, Eastern Europe, Turkey,
Ukraine, and the United States. As of 2000, The total world production
of this cereal reached 132,182 million tonnes. Around half of the barley produced in the world are used in animal feed and for malting. Malt barley is used in the production of beer and other distilled beverages. Those that are used for human consumption are usually stripped of hulls and undergo polishing. This is widely known in the market as pearl barley. Other forms of barley products are barley flour (unleavened bread or soup thickener), barley flakes (baked goods and porridge), and barley grits (meat extender and tenderizer). Because of its importance, research is being done to improve grain quality and increase its resistance to numerous pests and diseases. |
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