Cultivation
Malting quality of barley is the grain's compliance with strict technological standards critical for the malting industry. Key requirements include strictly limited protein content (9–12%), high uniformity, plumpness, and germination capacity.
Mentioned in descriptions 2 683 varieties reference book.
Malting quality is a complex of indicators characterizing the grain's suitability for producing high-quality malt. It is manifested in low protein content, grain plumpness with a thousand kernel weight of 38–40 g, high germination capacity (at least 95% by the 5th day), and low husk content at the level of 8–9%. The presence of damage, diseases, or signs of stored grain pests makes the raw material unsuitable for processing.
Technological parameters are determined by agronomic practices aimed at controlling protein composition and ensuring crop uniformity. The main factor is nitrogen nutrition: its excess negatively affects quality, so fertilizers are applied moderately. Also critical are the correct choice of precursors, excluding grain legumes, early sowing dates to prevent protein accumulation, and minimizing grain damage during harvesting.
Genetic predisposition is the foundation of malting quality, therefore only specialized varieties are chosen for cultivation. Assessing their suitability involves checking adaptation to soil and climatic conditions, resistance to lodging and shattering, and stability of characteristics. To maintain quality during storage, it is unacceptable to mix different varieties in one batch, which ensures raw material uniformity for malthouses.
Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
MMG AGRISEED PLANT BREED. (GB)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Unisigma GIE (FR)/Societe Europeenne de Semences NV/SA (BE)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Syngenta UK Ltd
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
LIMAGRAIN
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Claus Einfeldt
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Jörg Großer
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Limagrain Europe S.A.S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
KWS Lochow
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
KWS Lochow
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Limagrain Europe S.A.S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
KWS Lochow
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Saatzucht LFS Edelhof (AT)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Carlsberg Research Laboratory
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Therese Christerson
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Syngenta UK Ltd
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Sejet Planteforaedling I,S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Syngenta UK Ltd
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Nickerson International Research S.N.C.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Claus Einfeldt
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
VASILESCU LILIANABUDE ALEXANDRUPOPESCU CONSTANTA
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Limagrain UK