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Effect of Irradiation on the Malting Quality of Barley

Year: 1985

Type: article

Abstract: Two six-row barley cultivars, DL 70 and C 164 were subjected to Co60 gamma irradiation in the range of 0 to 250 Krad and malted with and without gibberellic acid treatment. Barley irradiated with doses up to 75 Krad produced normal malts when compared to the controls. Irradiation doses of 125 and 250 Krad significantly increased the malt yields but considerably decreased the α-amylase activity. Gibberellic acid significantly increased the enzyme activity and degree of modification of the irradiated and the control malts.

Source: Journal of the Institute of Brewing

DOI: 10.1002/j.2050-0416.1985.tb04335.x

Authors: S. Avtar, S. Tejinder, G. S. Bains

Institution: Punjab Agricultural University

Language: English

Topic: Radiation Effects and Dosimetry

Subfield: Food Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,450