date:Jan 10, 2019
he genes involved in the biosynthesis of the new polysaccharide were also discovered as part of this work.
The same genes can be found in all major cereal crops, not just barley, Little explains. The researchers hope to use this knowledge to find ways to increase these polysaccharides in crops. This would provide the possibility to generate plant material with a range of different physical properties for industrial applications.
By further observing the natural variation of the polysaccharide