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Barley genome breakthrough might lead to better, cheaper beer

November 06, 2012 By: bozobouffe Category: Uncategorized

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Scientists with the International Barley Genome Sequencing Consortium have recently completed their work sequencing the barley genome, which is even larger than the human genome.

The goal of this research is to gain a better understanding of barley and how to make its cultivars — the various types of barley that have been selectively grown for their specific characteristics — higher in dietary fibre, more resistant to diseases and climate change, and possibly to create better or less-expensive beer.

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