date:Oct 22, 2012
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists, in collaboration with the International Barley Sequencing Consortium (IBSC), have advanced the mapping of the barley genome, which will give them the tools necessary to produce higher yields, improve pest and disease resistance, and enhance nutritional value of barley.
The success of the barley genome sequencing, and other grass family crops, including wheat and rye, will allow breeders and scientists to effectively address the challenge of feed