date:Jun 17, 2015
c selection technique, an advanced DNA-based method to fuel the breeding process.
JIC scientists work on heritage barley lines to develop new malt flavours and Fusarium head blight resistance.
UPREC researchers have already put six UK varieties in the ground selected from a cross with Chevallier, a popular barley from the Victorian period, with resistance to Fusarium head blight.
The collaboration is backed by around 40,000 funds from the BBSRC.
John Innes Centre researcher Dr Sarah De Vos s