Published in Scientific Papers. Series A. Agronomy, Vol. LXIX, Issue 1
Written by Emanuela FILIP, Camelia URDĂ, Florin RUSSU, Ioana CRIȘAN, Marius AIPĂTIOAIE, Ana-Maria VĂLEAN, Laura ȘOPTEREAN, Alexandru COSTIN
Spring barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) ranks fourth globally among cereal crops in terms of cultivated area and production, being used predominantly for feed (~75%), followed by beverage production (~20%) and human consumption (~5%). Starch, which represents ~70% of the grain mass, is highly sensitive to heat stress, as its synthesis depends on the conversion of carbohydrates within the developing kernel. The endosperm, composed of starch granules embedded in a protein matrix, is essential for embryo viability and development. Protein content, which varies between 8-30%, is
influenced by environmental conditions, cultivar, and technological factors. For malting barley, an optimal protein content of 10–12% is crucial to ensure uniform germination and high extract yield. This study, conducted at the Agricultural Research and Development Station Turda and involving seven spring barley cultivars, evaluated productivity parameters as well as starch and protein content. Qualitative analyses remain fundamental for cultivar selection and for guiding breeding programs toward more precisely targeted end-use directions.
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{simplepopup popup="false" name="Citation29"}FILIP E., URDA C., RUSSU F., CRISAN I., AIPATIOAIE M., VALEAN A.M., SOPTEREAN L., COSTIN A. 2026, EVALUATION OF PRODUCTIVE AND QUALITY PARAMETERS IN SPRING BARLEY. Scientific Papers. Series A. Agronomy, Vol. LXIX, Issue 1, ISSN 2285-5785, 239-244. {/simplepopup}