Throughout evolution, plants have developed a highly complex defense system against
different threats, including phytopathogens. Plant defense depends on constitutive and …

Increase in the aging population is a phenomenon all over the world. Maintaining good
functional ability, good mental health, and cognitive function in the absence of severe …

Barley (Hordeum vulgare L) grain is comparatively rich in (1, 3; 1, 4)‐β‐glucan, a source of
fermentable dietary fibre that protects against various human health conditions. However …

Cereals represent an important source of beneficial compounds for human health, such as
macro-and micronutrients, vitamins, and bioactive molecules. Generally, the consumption of …

Abstract β-glucan is an important trait to be improved in barley breeding programs, as it
greatly affects the quality of the end products when barley grains are used as raw material of …

The presence of mixed-linkage (1, 3; 1, 4)-β-d-glucan (MLG) in plant cell walls is a key
feature of grass species such as cereals, the main source of calorie intake for humans and …

Introduction Beta-glucan is one of the most important dietary fibers in cereal grains, having a
great impact on human health and food quality. Wheat and barley are strategic crops and …

(1, 3; 1, 4)-β-Glucan is a non-cellulosic polysaccharide required for correct barley grain fill
and plant development, with industrial relevance in the brewing and the functional food …

The glucan content of rice is a key factor defining its nutritional and economic value. Starch
and its derivatives have many industrial applications such as in fuel and material production …

In breeding winter malting barley, one recurring strategy is to cross a current preferred
spring malting barley to a winter barley. This is because spring malting barleys have the …