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Barley takes a leaf out of reindeer's book in the land of the midnight sun

Barley grown in Scandinavian countries is adapted in a similar way to reindeer to cope with the extremes of day length at high latitudes. Researchers have found a genetic mutation in some Scandinavian barley ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created May 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The fermented cereal beverage of the Sumerians may not have been beer

Archaeological finds from cuneiform tablets and remnants of different vessels from over 4,000 years ago show that even around the dawn of civilisation, fermented cereal juice was highly enjoyed by Mesopotamia's ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Jan 17, 2012 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Spanish farmers struggle with lack of rain

When Manuel Montesa takes sheep out to forage in mountains in northern Spain, he must bring water for them because streams near his town have run dry.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 11, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 14

Benefits of barley as a biofuel crop studied

The benefits of using barley for bioenergy production don't stop at the gas pump, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) studies.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Dec 22, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Nitrogen guidelines for cereal forages

Cereal grains such as wheat and barley are viable alternative hay crops and can provide valuable grazing opportunities. Due to drought resistance, good yields and ability to break pest cycles of perennial crops, annual forages ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jun 24, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Barley protein concentrate could replace fishmeal in aquaculture feeds

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and Montana Microbial Products (MMP) of Butte, Mont., have developed a barley protein concentrate that could be fed to trout and other commercially produced fish.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Feb 05, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0