date:Apr 16, 2013
Old varieties are a rich source of new genes, and scientists at the John Innes Centre revived Chevallier from the institutes Genetic Resources Unit as part of a barley improvement project. Historic records indicate that the variety produced premium quality malt and good yields.
The scientists have received 250,000 of new funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council to explore the commercial potential of this and other new varieties derived from heritage barleys and to