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barley genetics

Breeding Better Barley: A Look at the Genes That Fight Early Sprouting

May 4, 2026

Barley doesn’t always wait to be harvested. Sometimes, rain before cutting triggers premature sprouting in the field, turning starch into sugar and ruining quality. Scientists have now found small genetic differences that help some barley plants resist this problem, called preharvest sprouting. Inst

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Barley's Fight Against Rust: A Genetic Breakthrough

July 8, 2025

Scientists have found new ways to help barley plants fight off a nasty disease called stripe rust. This disease is a big problem for barley crops in many parts of the world. To tackle this issue, researchers looked at 318 different types of barley from all over the globe. They tested these plants ag