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How scientists research drought-resistant crops
Barley (Hordeum vulgare) malt grain cross section of the barleycorn
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How scientists research drought-resistant crops
Efforts to develop drought-resistant varieties of barley.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz

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Barley (Hordeum vulgare).
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Mature spikes of barley (Hordeum vulgare).
Plate 5: (bottom left) Grant Heilman-Grant Heilman Photography, Inc.
Barley (Hordeum vulgare)
Grant Heilman
malt
Malted barley for “Single Malt Scotch.”
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grain
Selected grains.
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cross section of the barleycorn
(Left) The barley spike, with rows of barley florets. (Right) Cross section of the...
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